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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.49, 23,254.99 and 9,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.49, 23,254.99 and 9,297.48 is: 12,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.49 : 23,254.99 = 9,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.49/23,254.99 = 9,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.49x = 23,254.99 × 9,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.49x = 216,212,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,212,855.31/16,850.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.25

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