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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.36, 23,179.86 and 9,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.36, 23,179.86 and 9,628.12 is: 13,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.36 : 23,179.86 = 9,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.36/23,179.86 = 9,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.36x = 23,179.86 × 9,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.36x = 223,178,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,178,473.66/16,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.10

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