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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.86, 23,183.38 and 9,629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.86, 23,183.38 and 9,629.97 is: 13,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.86 : 23,183.38 = 9,629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.86/23,183.38 = 9,629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.86x = 23,183.38 × 9,629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.86x = 223,255,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,255,253.90/16,798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.91

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