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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.60, 23,255.64 and 9,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.60, 23,255.64 and 9,298.08 is: 12,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.60 : 23,255.64 = 9,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.60/23,255.64 = 9,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.60x = 23,255.64 × 9,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.60x = 216,232,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,232,801.17/16,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.59

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