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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.16, 23,256.32 and 9,299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.16, 23,256.32 and 9,299.55 is: 12,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.16 : 23,256.32 = 9,299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.16/23,256.32 = 9,299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.16x = 23,256.32 × 9,299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.16x = 216,273,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,273,264.16/16,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.80

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