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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.56, 23,180.94 and 9,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.56, 23,180.94 and 9,722.64 is: 13,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.56 : 23,180.94 = 9,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.56/23,180.94 = 9,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.56x = 23,180.94 × 9,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.56x = 225,379,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,379,934.48/16,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.02

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