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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.63, 23,252.67 and 9,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.63, 23,252.67 and 9,679.55 is: 13,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.63 : 23,252.67 = 9,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.63/23,252.67 = 9,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.63x = 23,252.67 × 9,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.63x = 225,075,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075,265.64/16,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.67

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