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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.67, 23,252.34 and 9,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.67, 23,252.34 and 9,295.21 is: 12,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.67 : 23,252.34 = 9,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.67/23,252.34 = 9,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.67x = 23,252.34 × 9,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.67x = 216,135,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,135,383.29/16,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.52

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