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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.77, 23,220.35 and 9,754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.77, 23,220.35 and 9,754.41 is: 13,461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.77 : 23,220.35 = 9,754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.77/23,220.35 = 9,754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.77x = 23,220.35 × 9,754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.77x = 226,500,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,500,814.24/16,825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.54

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