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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.48, 23,254.97 and 9,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.48, 23,254.97 and 9,298.28 is: 12,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.48 : 23,254.97 = 9,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.48/23,254.97 = 9,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.48x = 23,254.97 × 9,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.48x = 216,231,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,231,106.18/16,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.58

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