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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.72, 23,176.80 and 9,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.72, 23,176.80 and 9,722.88 is: 13,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.72 : 23,176.80 = 9,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.72/23,176.80 = 9,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.72x = 23,176.80 × 9,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.72x = 225,345,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,345,245.18/16,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.62

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