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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.37, 23,245.41 and 9,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.37, 23,245.41 and 9,674.28 is: 13,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.37 : 23,245.41 = 9,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.37/23,245.41 = 9,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.37x = 23,245.41 × 9,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.37x = 224,882,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,882,605.05/16,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.41

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