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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.16, 23,253.55 and 9,297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.16, 23,253.55 and 9,297.55 is: 12,830.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.16 : 23,253.55 = 9,297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.16/23,253.55 = 9,297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.16x = 23,253.55 × 9,297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.16x = 216,201,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,201,043.80/16,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.04

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