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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.50, 23,253.35 and 9,296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.50, 23,253.35 and 9,296.55 is: 12,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.50 : 23,253.35 = 9,296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.50/23,253.35 = 9,296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.50x = 23,253.35 × 9,296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.50x = 216,175,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,175,884.46/16,850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.05

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