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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.36, 23,252.19 and 9,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.36, 23,252.19 and 9,295.69 is: 12,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.36 : 23,252.19 = 9,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.36/23,252.19 = 9,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.36x = 23,252.19 × 9,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.36x = 216,145,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,145,146.40/16,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.09

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