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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.80, 23,027.46 and 9,609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.80, 23,027.46 and 9,609.84 is: 13,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.80 : 23,027.46 = 9,609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.80/23,027.46 = 9,609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.80x = 23,027.46 × 9,609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.80x = 221,290,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290,206.21/16,684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.98

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