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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.64, 23,136.17 and 9,684.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.64, 23,136.17 and 9,684.69 is: 13,369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.64 : 23,136.17 = 9,684.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.64/23,136.17 = 9,684.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.64x = 23,136.17 × 9,684.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.64x = 224,066,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,066,585.81/16,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.42

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