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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.52, 23,217.24 and 9,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.52, 23,217.24 and 9,752.16 is: 13,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.52 : 23,217.24 = 9,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.52/23,217.24 = 9,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.52x = 23,217.24 × 9,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.52x = 226,418,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,418,239.24/16,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.43

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