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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.13, 23,251.64 and 9,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.13, 23,251.64 and 9,295.52 is: 12,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.13 : 23,251.64 = 9,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.13/23,251.64 = 9,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.13x = 23,251.64 × 9,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.13x = 216,135,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,135,921.92/16,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.72

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