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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.04, 23,251.61 and 9,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.04, 23,251.61 and 9,295.84 is: 12,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.04 : 23,251.61 = 9,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.04/23,251.61 = 9,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.04x = 23,251.61 × 9,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.04x = 216,143,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,143,180.92/16,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.22

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