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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.59, 23,253.96 and 9,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.59, 23,253.96 and 9,297.19 is: 12,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.59 : 23,253.96 = 9,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.59/23,253.96 = 9,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.59x = 23,253.96 × 9,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.59x = 216,196,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,196,484.37/16,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.20

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