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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.40, 23,181.80 and 9,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.40, 23,181.80 and 9,346.40 is: 12,898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.40 : 23,181.80 = 9,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.40/23,181.80 = 9,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.40x = 23,181.80 × 9,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.40x = 216,666,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,666,375.52/16,798.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.04

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