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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.76, 23,214.96 and 9,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.76, 23,214.96 and 9,752.40 is: 13,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.76 : 23,214.96 = 9,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.76/23,214.96 = 9,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.76x = 23,214.96 × 9,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.76x = 226,401,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,401,575.90/16,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.25

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