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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.48, 23,196.66 and 9,733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.48, 23,196.66 and 9,733.64 is: 13,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.48 : 23,196.66 = 9,733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.48/23,196.66 = 9,733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.48x = 23,196.66 × 9,733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.48x = 225,787,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,787,937.64/16,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.38

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