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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.64, 23,256.86 and 9,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.64, 23,256.86 and 9,299.32 is: 12,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.64 : 23,256.86 = 9,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.64/23,256.86 = 9,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.64x = 23,256.86 × 9,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.64x = 216,272,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,272,983.34/16,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.18

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