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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.32, 23,177.60 and 9,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.32, 23,177.60 and 9,723.04 is: 13,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.32 : 23,177.60 = 9,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.32/23,177.60 = 9,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.32x = 23,177.60 × 9,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.32x = 225,356,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,356,731.90/16,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.23

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