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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.77, 23,217.59 and 9,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.77, 23,217.59 and 9,752.41 is: 13,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.77 : 23,217.59 = 9,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.77/23,217.59 = 9,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.77x = 23,217.59 × 9,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.77x = 226,427,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,427,408.13/16,823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.78

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