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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.59, 23,253.66 and 9,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.59, 23,253.66 and 9,296.99 is: 12,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.59 : 23,253.66 = 9,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.59/23,253.66 = 9,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.59x = 23,253.66 × 9,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.59x = 216,189,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,189,044.48/16,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.76

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