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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.97, 23,252.81 and 9,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.97, 23,252.81 and 9,296.36 is: 12,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.97 : 23,252.81 = 9,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.97/23,252.81 = 9,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.97x = 23,252.81 × 9,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.97x = 216,166,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,166,504.42/16,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.90

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