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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.01, 23,251.62 and 9,295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.01, 23,251.62 and 9,295.83 is: 12,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.01 : 23,251.62 = 9,295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.01/23,251.62 = 9,295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.01x = 23,251.62 × 9,295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.01x = 216,143,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,143,141.60/16,849.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.24

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