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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.59, 23,258.63 and 9,682.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.59, 23,258.63 and 9,682.49 is: 13,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.59 : 23,258.63 = 9,682.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.59/23,258.63 = 9,682.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.59x = 23,258.63 × 9,682.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.59x = 225,201,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,201,452.39/16,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.02

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