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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.36, 23,182.70 and 9,629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.36, 23,182.70 and 9,629.47 is: 13,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.36 : 23,182.70 = 9,629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.36/23,182.70 = 9,629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.36x = 23,182.70 × 9,629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.36x = 223,237,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,237,066.02/16,798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.22

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