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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.44, 23,220.36 and 9,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.44, 23,220.36 and 9,753.76 is: 13,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.44 : 23,220.36 = 9,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.44/23,220.36 = 9,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.44x = 23,220.36 × 9,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.44x = 226,485,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,485,818.55/16,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.52

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