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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.36, 23,182.62 and 9,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.36, 23,182.62 and 9,630.12 is: 13,290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.36 : 23,182.62 = 9,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.36/23,182.62 = 9,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.36x = 23,182.62 × 9,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.36x = 223,251,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,251,412.51/16,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.86

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