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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.65, 23,258.15 and 9,300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.65, 23,258.15 and 9,300.26 is: 12,834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.65 : 23,258.15 = 9,300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.65/23,258.15 = 9,300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.65x = 23,258.15 × 9,300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.65x = 216,306,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,306,749.08/16,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.42

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