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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.32, 23,251.91 and 9,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.32, 23,251.91 and 9,295.70 is: 12,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.32 : 23,251.91 = 9,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.32/23,251.91 = 9,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.32x = 23,251.91 × 9,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.32x = 216,142,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,142,767.43/16,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.98

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