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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.63, 23,183.51 and 9,347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.63, 23,183.51 and 9,347.63 is: 12,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.63 : 23,183.51 = 9,347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.63/23,183.51 = 9,347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.63x = 23,183.51 × 9,347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.63x = 216,710,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,710,710.93/16,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.74

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