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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.36, 23,250.40 and 9,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.36, 23,250.40 and 9,679.52 is: 13,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.36 : 23,250.40 = 9,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.36/23,250.40 = 9,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.36x = 23,250.40 × 9,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.36x = 225,052,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,052,711.81/16,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.34

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