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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.43, 23,256.19 and 9,298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.43, 23,256.19 and 9,298.82 is: 12,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.43 : 23,256.19 = 9,298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.43/23,256.19 = 9,298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.43x = 23,256.19 × 9,298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.43x = 216,255,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,255,159.59/16,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.28

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