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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.85, 23,254.28 and 9,297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.85, 23,254.28 and 9,297.41 is: 12,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.85 : 23,254.28 = 9,297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.85/23,254.28 = 9,297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.85x = 23,254.28 × 9,297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.85x = 216,204,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,204,412.66/16,850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.48

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