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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.98, 23,254.80 and 9,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.98, 23,254.80 and 9,297.40 is: 12,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.98 : 23,254.80 = 9,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.98/23,254.80 = 9,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.98x = 23,254.80 × 9,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.98x = 216,209,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,209,177.52/16,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.66

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