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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.64, 23,254.12 and 9,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.64, 23,254.12 and 9,297.30 is: 12,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.64 : 23,254.12 = 9,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.64/23,254.12 = 9,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.64x = 23,254.12 × 9,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.64x = 216,200,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,200,529.88/16,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.40

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