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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.64, 23,183.52 and 9,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.64, 23,183.52 and 9,347.64 is: 12,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.64 : 23,183.52 = 9,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.64/23,183.52 = 9,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.64x = 23,183.52 × 9,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.64x = 216,711,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,711,198.89/16,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.75

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