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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.36, 23,251.78 and 9,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.36, 23,251.78 and 9,680.52 is: 13,359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.36 : 23,251.78 = 9,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.36/23,251.78 = 9,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.36x = 23,251.78 × 9,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.36x = 225,089,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,089,321.33/16,848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.72

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