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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.38, 23,140.36 and 9,695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.38, 23,140.36 and 9,695.25 is: 13,379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.38 : 23,140.36 = 9,695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.38/23,140.36 = 9,695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.38x = 23,140.36 × 9,695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.38x = 224,351,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,351,575.29/16,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.44

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