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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.13, 23,254.78 and 9,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.13, 23,254.78 and 9,297.77 is: 12,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.13 : 23,254.78 = 9,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.13/23,254.78 = 9,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.13x = 23,254.78 × 9,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.13x = 216,217,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,217,595.84/16,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.04

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