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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.20, 23,251.38 and 9,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.20, 23,251.38 and 9,295.44 is: 12,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.20 : 23,251.38 = 9,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.20/23,251.38 = 9,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.20x = 23,251.38 × 9,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.20x = 216,131,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,131,807.71/16,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.42

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