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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.27, 23,221.04 and 9,754.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.27, 23,221.04 and 9,754.91 is: 13,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.27 : 23,221.04 = 9,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.27/23,221.04 = 9,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.27x = 23,221.04 × 9,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.27x = 226,519,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,519,106.53/16,826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.23

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