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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.26, 23,175.72 and 9,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.26, 23,175.72 and 9,720.18 is: 13,412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.26 : 23,175.72 = 9,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.26/23,175.72 = 9,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.26x = 23,175.72 × 9,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.26x = 225,272,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,272,170.03/16,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.84

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