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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.52, 23,221.38 and 9,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.52, 23,221.38 and 9,755.16 is: 13,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.52 : 23,221.38 = 9,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.52/23,221.38 = 9,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.52x = 23,221.38 × 9,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.52x = 226,528,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,528,277.32/16,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.57

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