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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,823.87, 17,704.95 and 9,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,823.87, 17,704.95 and 9,833.95 is: 13,576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,823.87 : 17,704.95 = 9,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,823.87/17,704.95 = 9,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,823.87x = 17,704.95 × 9,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,823.87x = 174,109,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,109,543.88/12,823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.99

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