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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.74, 23,216.14 and 9,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.74, 23,216.14 and 9,753.06 is: 13,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.74 : 23,216.14 = 9,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.74/23,216.14 = 9,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.74x = 23,216.14 × 9,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.74x = 226,428,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,428,406.39/16,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.66

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