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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.36, 23,289.30 and 9,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.36, 23,289.30 and 9,801.36 is: 13,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.36 : 23,289.30 = 9,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.36/23,289.30 = 9,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.36x = 23,289.30 × 9,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.36x = 228,266,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,266,813.45/16,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.63

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