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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.14, 23,254.81 and 9,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.14, 23,254.81 and 9,297.80 is: 12,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.14 : 23,254.81 = 9,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.14/23,254.81 = 9,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.14x = 23,254.81 × 9,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.14x = 216,218,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,218,572.42/16,851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.09

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