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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.48, 23,190.20 and 9,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.48, 23,190.20 and 9,733.52 is: 13,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.48 : 23,190.20 = 9,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.48/23,190.20 = 9,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.48x = 23,190.20 × 9,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.48x = 225,722,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,722,275.50/16,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.67

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