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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.12, 23,253.58 and 9,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.12, 23,253.58 and 9,297.56 is: 12,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.12 : 23,253.58 = 9,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.12/23,253.58 = 9,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.12x = 23,253.58 × 9,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.12x = 216,201,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,201,555.26/16,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.10

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