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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849, 23,251.14 and 9,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849, 23,251.14 and 9,295.36 is: 12,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849 : 23,251.14 = 9,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849/23,251.14 = 9,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849x = 23,251.14 × 9,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849x = 216,127,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,127,716.71/16,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.33

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