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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.08, 23,253.21 and 9,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.08, 23,253.21 and 9,296.29 is: 12,828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.08 : 23,253.21 = 9,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.08/23,253.21 = 9,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.08x = 23,253.21 × 9,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.08x = 216,168,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,168,583.59/16,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.94

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