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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.89, 23,256.82 and 9,299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.89, 23,256.82 and 9,299.37 is: 12,833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.89 : 23,256.82 = 9,299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.89/23,256.82 = 9,299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.89x = 23,256.82 × 9,299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.89x = 216,273,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,273,873.04/16,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.04

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