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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.52, 23,212.36 and 9,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.52, 23,212.36 and 9,747.57 is: 13,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.52 : 23,212.36 = 9,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.52/23,212.36 = 9,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.52x = 23,212.36 × 9,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.52x = 226,264,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,264,055.23/16,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.07

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