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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 23,250.95 and 9,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 23,250.95 and 9,673.94 is: 13,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 23,250.95 = 9,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/23,250.95 = 9,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 23,250.95 × 9,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 224,928,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,928,130.62/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.58

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