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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.28, 23,252.16 and 9,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.28, 23,252.16 and 9,295.88 is: 12,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.28 : 23,252.16 = 9,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.28/23,252.16 = 9,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.28x = 23,252.16 × 9,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.28x = 216,149,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,149,172.84/16,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.40

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