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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.54, 23,216.55 and 9,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.54, 23,216.55 and 9,754.13 is: 13,460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.54 : 23,216.55 = 9,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.54/23,216.55 = 9,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.54x = 23,216.55 × 9,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.54x = 226,457,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,457,246.85/16,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.74

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