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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.76, 23,216.58 and 9,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.76, 23,216.58 and 9,751.60 is: 13,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.76 : 23,216.58 = 9,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.76/23,216.58 = 9,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.76x = 23,216.58 × 9,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.76x = 226,398,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,398,801.53/16,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.29

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