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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.42, 23,211.12 and 9,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.42, 23,211.12 and 9,749.52 is: 13,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.42 : 23,211.12 = 9,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.42/23,211.12 = 9,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.42x = 23,211.12 × 9,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.42x = 226,297,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,297,278.66/16,824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.52

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