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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.36, 23,212.51 and 9,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.36, 23,212.51 and 9,745.68 is: 13,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.36 : 23,212.51 = 9,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.36/23,212.51 = 9,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.36x = 23,212.51 × 9,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.36x = 226,221,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,221,694.46/16,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.88

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