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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.14, 23,256.19 and 9,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.14, 23,256.19 and 9,298.80 is: 12,832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.14 : 23,256.19 = 9,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.14/23,256.19 = 9,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.14x = 23,256.19 × 9,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.14x = 216,254,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,254,659.57/16,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.47

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