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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.24, 23,219.38 and 9,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.24, 23,219.38 and 9,754.96 is: 13,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.24 : 23,219.38 = 9,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.24/23,219.38 = 9,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.24x = 23,219.38 × 9,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.24x = 226,504,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,504,123.12/16,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.36

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