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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.14, 23,186.67 and 9,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.14, 23,186.67 and 9,731.84 is: 13,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.14 : 23,186.67 = 9,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.14/23,186.67 = 9,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.14x = 23,186.67 × 9,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.14x = 225,648,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,648,962.57/16,803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.98

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