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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.68, 23,252.33 and 9,296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.68, 23,252.33 and 9,296.33 is: 12,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.68 : 23,252.33 = 9,296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.68/23,252.33 = 9,296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.68x = 23,252.33 × 9,296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.68x = 216,161,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,161,216.69/16,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.81

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