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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.28, 23,161.05 and 9,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.28, 23,161.05 and 9,709.34 is: 13,398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.28 : 23,161.05 = 9,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.28/23,161.05 = 9,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.28x = 23,161.05 × 9,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.28x = 224,878,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,878,393.40/16,784.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.16

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