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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.56, 23,257.60 and 9,684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.56, 23,257.60 and 9,684.77 is: 13,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.56 : 23,257.60 = 9,684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.56/23,257.60 = 9,684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.56x = 23,257.60 × 9,684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.56x = 225,244,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,244,497.08/16,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.59

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