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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.93, 23,255.42 and 9,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.93, 23,255.42 and 9,299.03 is: 12,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.93 : 23,255.42 = 9,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.93/23,255.42 = 9,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.93x = 23,255.42 × 9,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.93x = 216,252,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,252,685.47/16,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.52

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