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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.31, 23,259.89 and 9,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.31, 23,259.89 and 9,301.54 is: 12,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.31 : 23,259.89 = 9,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.31/23,259.89 = 9,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.31x = 23,259.89 × 9,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.31x = 216,352,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,352,762.33/16,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.89

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