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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.99, 23,261.39 and 9,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.99, 23,261.39 and 9,302.59 is: 12,837.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.99 : 23,261.39 = 9,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.99/23,261.39 = 9,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.99x = 23,261.39 × 9,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.99x = 216,391,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,391,174.00/16,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.64

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