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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.04, 23,254.38 and 9,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.04, 23,254.38 and 9,297.06 is: 12,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.04 : 23,254.38 = 9,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.04/23,254.38 = 9,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.04x = 23,254.38 × 9,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.04x = 216,197,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,197,366.12/16,850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.67

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