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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.52, 23,283.48 and 9,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.52, 23,283.48 and 9,795.52 is: 13,519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.52 : 23,283.48 = 9,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.52/23,283.48 = 9,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.52x = 23,283.48 × 9,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.52x = 228,073,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,073,794.01/16,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.87

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