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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.32, 23,259.56 and 9,680.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.32, 23,259.56 and 9,680.19 is: 13,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.32 : 23,259.56 = 9,680.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.32/23,259.56 = 9,680.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.32x = 23,259.56 × 9,680.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.32x = 225,156,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,156,960.12/16,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.21

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