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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,810.72, 23,195.28 and 9,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,810.72, 23,195.28 and 9,736.72 is: 13,434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,810.72 : 23,195.28 = 9,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,810.72/23,195.28 = 9,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,810.72x = 23,195.28 × 9,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,810.72x = 225,845,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,845,946.68/16,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.64

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