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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.82, 23,217.96 and 9,751.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.82, 23,217.96 and 9,751.90 is: 13,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.82 : 23,217.96 = 9,751.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.82/23,217.96 = 9,751.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.82x = 23,217.96 × 9,751.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.82x = 226,419,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,419,224.12/16,824.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.45

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