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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.27, 23,202.87 and 9,742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.27, 23,202.87 and 9,742.97 is: 13,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.27 : 23,202.87 = 9,742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.27/23,202.87 = 9,742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.27x = 23,202.87 × 9,742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.27x = 226,064,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,064,866.32/16,814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.82

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