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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.52, 23,140.17 and 9,698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.52, 23,140.17 and 9,698.22 is: 13,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.52 : 23,140.17 = 9,698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.52/23,140.17 = 9,698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.52x = 23,140.17 × 9,698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.52x = 224,418,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,418,459.50/16,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.52

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