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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.49, 23,252.73 and 9,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.49, 23,252.73 and 9,295.91 is: 12,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.49 : 23,252.73 = 9,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.49/23,252.73 = 9,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.49x = 23,252.73 × 9,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.49x = 216,155,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,155,169.07/16,849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.59

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