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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.04, 23,254.84 and 9,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.04, 23,254.84 and 9,298.40 is: 12,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.04 : 23,254.84 = 9,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.04/23,254.84 = 9,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.04x = 23,254.84 × 9,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.04x = 216,232,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,232,804.26/16,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.25

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