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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.44, 23,282.10 and 9,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.44, 23,282.10 and 9,799.08 is: 13,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.44 : 23,282.10 = 9,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.44/23,282.10 = 9,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.44x = 23,282.10 × 9,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.44x = 228,143,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,143,160.47/16,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,523.25

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