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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.69, 23,034.60 and 9,619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.69, 23,034.60 and 9,619.68 is: 13,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.69 : 23,034.60 = 9,619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.69/23,034.60 = 9,619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.69x = 23,034.60 × 9,619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.69x = 221,585,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,585,480.93/16,692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.40

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