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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.34, 23,251.73 and 9,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.34, 23,251.73 and 9,296.36 is: 12,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.34 : 23,251.73 = 9,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.34/23,251.73 = 9,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.34x = 23,251.73 × 9,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.34x = 216,156,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,156,289.96/16,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.77

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