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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.22, 23,253.15 and 9,296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.22, 23,253.15 and 9,296.61 is: 12,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.22 : 23,253.15 = 9,296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.22/23,253.15 = 9,296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.22x = 23,253.15 × 9,296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.22x = 216,175,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,175,524.95/16,850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.24

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