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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.48, 23,252.38 and 9,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.48, 23,252.38 and 9,296.04 is: 12,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.48 : 23,252.38 = 9,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.48/23,252.38 = 9,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.48x = 23,252.38 × 9,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.48x = 216,155,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,155,054.58/16,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.59

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