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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.02, 23,255.92 and 9,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.02, 23,255.92 and 9,298.62 is: 12,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.02 : 23,255.92 = 9,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.02/23,255.92 = 9,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.02x = 23,255.92 × 9,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.02x = 216,247,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,247,962.83/16,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.17

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