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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.43, 23,250.92 and 9,296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.43, 23,250.92 and 9,296.05 is: 12,827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.43 : 23,250.92 = 9,296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.43/23,250.92 = 9,296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.43x = 23,250.92 × 9,296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.43x = 216,141,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,141,610.26/16,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.83

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