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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.52, 23,211.51 and 9,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.52, 23,211.51 and 9,747.84 is: 13,447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.52 : 23,211.51 = 9,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.52/23,211.51 = 9,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.52x = 23,211.51 × 9,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.52x = 226,262,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,262,190.96/16,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.56

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