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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.94, 23,250.70 and 9,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.94, 23,250.70 and 9,295.69 is: 12,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.94 : 23,250.70 = 9,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.94/23,250.70 = 9,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.94x = 23,250.70 × 9,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.94x = 216,131,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,131,299.48/16,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.59

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