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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.07, 23,206.14 and 9,744.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.07, 23,206.14 and 9,744.59 is: 13,449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.07 : 23,206.14 = 9,744.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.07/23,206.14 = 9,744.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.07x = 23,206.14 × 9,744.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.07x = 226,134,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,134,203.75/16,814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.11

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