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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.13, 23,252.02 and 9,295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.13, 23,252.02 and 9,295.77 is: 12,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.13 : 23,252.02 = 9,295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.13/23,252.02 = 9,295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.13x = 23,252.02 × 9,295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.13x = 216,145,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,145,406.72/16,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.28

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