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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.36, 23,253.16 and 9,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.36, 23,253.16 and 9,681.52 is: 13,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.36 : 23,253.16 = 9,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.36/23,253.16 = 9,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.36x = 23,253.16 × 9,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.36x = 225,125,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,125,933.60/16,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.10

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