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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.76, 23,202.78 and 9,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.76, 23,202.78 and 9,741.60 is: 13,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.76 : 23,202.78 = 9,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.76/23,202.78 = 9,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.76x = 23,202.78 × 9,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.76x = 226,032,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032,201.65/16,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.49

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