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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.24, 23,043.36 and 9,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.24, 23,043.36 and 9,246.24 is: 12,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.24 : 23,043.36 = 9,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.24/23,043.36 = 9,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.24x = 23,043.36 × 9,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.24x = 213,064,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,064,436.97/16,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.69

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