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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.43, 23,253.35 and 9,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.43, 23,253.35 and 9,297.52 is: 12,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.43 : 23,253.35 = 9,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.43/23,253.35 = 9,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.43x = 23,253.35 × 9,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.43x = 216,198,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,198,382.07/16,850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.44

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