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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.88, 23,209.56 and 9,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.88, 23,209.56 and 9,744.48 is: 13,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.88 : 23,209.56 = 9,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.88/23,209.56 = 9,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.88x = 23,209.56 × 9,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.88x = 226,165,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,165,093.23/16,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.29

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