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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.49, 23,184.25 and 9,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.49, 23,184.25 and 9,630.59 is: 13,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.49 : 23,184.25 = 9,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.49/23,184.25 = 9,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.49x = 23,184.25 × 9,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.49x = 223,278,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,278,006.21/16,799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.76

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