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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.30, 23,253.51 and 9,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.30, 23,253.51 and 9,297.93 is: 12,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.30 : 23,253.51 = 9,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.30/23,253.51 = 9,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.30x = 23,253.51 × 9,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.30x = 216,209,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,209,508.23/16,851.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.43

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