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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.39, 23,253.78 and 9,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.39, 23,253.78 and 9,297.05 is: 12,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.39 : 23,253.78 = 9,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.39/23,253.78 = 9,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.39x = 23,253.78 × 9,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.39x = 216,191,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,191,508.86/16,850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.06

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