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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.76, 23,136.33 and 9,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.76, 23,136.33 and 9,684.80 is: 13,369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.76 : 23,136.33 = 9,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.76/23,136.33 = 9,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.76x = 23,136.33 × 9,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.76x = 224,070,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,070,728.78/16,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.57

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