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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.32, 23,042.66 and 9,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.32, 23,042.66 and 9,246.44 is: 12,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.32 : 23,042.66 = 9,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.32/23,042.66 = 9,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.32x = 23,042.66 × 9,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.32x = 213,062,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,062,573.13/16,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.29

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