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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 23,251.83 and 9,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 23,251.83 and 9,295.29 is: 12,827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 23,251.83 = 9,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/23,251.83 = 9,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 23,251.83 × 9,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 216,132,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,132,502.88/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.56

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