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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.01, 23,255.42 and 9,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.01, 23,255.42 and 9,298.05 is: 12,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.01 : 23,255.42 = 9,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.01/23,255.42 = 9,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.01x = 23,255.42 × 9,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.01x = 216,230,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,230,011.44/16,852.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.11

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