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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.42, 23,181.40 and 9,628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.42, 23,181.40 and 9,628.53 is: 13,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.42 : 23,181.40 = 9,628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.42/23,181.40 = 9,628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.42x = 23,181.40 × 9,628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.42x = 223,202,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,202,860.84/16,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.92

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