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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.52, 23,208.96 and 9,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.52, 23,208.96 and 9,746.16 is: 13,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.52 : 23,208.96 = 9,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.52/23,208.96 = 9,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.52x = 23,208.96 × 9,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.52x = 226,198,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,198,237.59/16,817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.15

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