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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.94, 23,024.52 and 9,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.94, 23,024.52 and 9,609.30 is: 13,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.94 : 23,024.52 = 9,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.94/23,024.52 = 9,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.94x = 23,024.52 × 9,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.94x = 221,249,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,249,520.04/16,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.02

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