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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.79, 23,204.19 and 9,741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.79, 23,204.19 and 9,741.87 is: 13,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.79 : 23,204.19 = 9,741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.79/23,204.19 = 9,741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.79x = 23,204.19 × 9,741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.79x = 226,052,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,052,202.44/16,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.65

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