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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.28, 23,195.48 and 9,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.28, 23,195.48 and 9,737 is: 13,438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.28 : 23,195.48 = 9,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.28/23,195.48 = 9,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.28x = 23,195.48 × 9,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.28x = 225,854,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,854,388.76/16,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.69

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