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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.76, 23,252.55 and 9,296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.76, 23,252.55 and 9,296.41 is: 12,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.76 : 23,252.55 = 9,296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.76/23,252.55 = 9,296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.76x = 23,252.55 × 9,296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.76x = 216,165,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,165,238.35/16,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.98

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