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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.42, 23,182.78 and 9,629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.42, 23,182.78 and 9,629.53 is: 13,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.42 : 23,182.78 = 9,629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.42/23,182.78 = 9,629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.42x = 23,182.78 × 9,629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.42x = 223,239,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,239,275.49/16,798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.30

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