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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.12, 23,179.04 and 9,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.12, 23,179.04 and 9,723.04 is: 13,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.12 : 23,179.04 = 9,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.12/23,179.04 = 9,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.12x = 23,179.04 × 9,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.12x = 225,370,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,370,733.08/16,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.22

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