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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.01, 23,259.55 and 9,301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.01, 23,259.55 and 9,301.05 is: 12,835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.01 : 23,259.55 = 9,301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.01/23,259.55 = 9,301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.01x = 23,259.55 × 9,301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.01x = 216,338,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,338,237.53/16,855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.25

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