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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.54, 23,259.24 and 9,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.54, 23,259.24 and 9,684.96 is: 13,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.54 : 23,259.24 = 9,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.54/23,259.24 = 9,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.54x = 23,259.24 × 9,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.54x = 225,264,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,264,809.03/16,854.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.23

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