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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.64, 23,252.71 and 9,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.64, 23,252.71 and 9,296.27 is: 12,828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.64 : 23,252.71 = 9,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.64/23,252.71 = 9,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.64x = 23,252.71 × 9,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.64x = 216,163,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,163,470.39/16,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.97

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