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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,796.76, 23,179.66 and 9,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,796.76, 23,179.66 and 9,344.76 is: 12,895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,796.76 : 23,179.66 = 9,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,796.76/23,179.66 = 9,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,796.76x = 23,179.66 × 9,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,796.76x = 216,608,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,608,359.58/16,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.84

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