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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.04, 23,257.14 and 9,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.04, 23,257.14 and 9,299.06 is: 12,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.04 : 23,257.14 = 9,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.04/23,257.14 = 9,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.04x = 23,257.14 × 9,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.04x = 216,269,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,269,540.29/16,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.43

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