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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.72, 23,253.84 and 9,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.72, 23,253.84 and 9,297.11 is: 12,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.72 : 23,253.84 = 9,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.72/23,253.84 = 9,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.72x = 23,253.84 × 9,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.72x = 216,193,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,193,566.54/16,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.93

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