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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.79, 23,026.68 and 9,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.79, 23,026.68 and 9,969.48 is: 13,758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.79 : 23,026.68 = 9,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.79/23,026.68 = 9,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.79x = 23,026.68 × 9,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.79x = 229,564,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,564,025.73/16,684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.88

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