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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.47, 23,256.02 and 9,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.47, 23,256.02 and 9,299.51 is: 12,833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.47 : 23,256.02 = 9,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.47/23,256.02 = 9,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.47x = 23,256.02 × 9,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.47x = 216,269,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,269,671.94/16,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.11

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