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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.74, 23,177.52 and 9,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.74, 23,177.52 and 9,719.80 is: 13,413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.74 : 23,177.52 = 9,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.74/23,177.52 = 9,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.74x = 23,177.52 × 9,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.74x = 225,280,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,280,858.90/16,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.77

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