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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.07, 23,253.33 and 9,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.07, 23,253.33 and 9,296.72 is: 12,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.07 : 23,253.33 = 9,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.07/23,253.33 = 9,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.07x = 23,253.33 × 9,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.07x = 216,179,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,179,703.87/16,850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.60

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