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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.63, 23,253.80 and 9,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.63, 23,253.80 and 9,297.44 is: 12,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.63 : 23,253.80 = 9,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.63/23,253.80 = 9,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.63x = 23,253.80 × 9,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.63x = 216,200,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,200,717.25/16,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.42

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