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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.30, 23,249.40 and 9,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.30, 23,249.40 and 9,676.74 is: 13,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.30 : 23,249.40 = 9,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.30/23,249.40 = 9,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.30x = 23,249.40 × 9,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.30x = 224,978,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,978,398.96/16,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.18

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