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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.07, 23,253.24 and 9,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.07, 23,253.24 and 9,679.96 is: 13,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.07 : 23,253.24 = 9,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.07/23,253.24 = 9,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.07x = 23,253.24 × 9,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.07x = 225,090,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,090,433.07/16,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.22

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