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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.77, 23,221.73 and 9,755.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.77, 23,221.73 and 9,755.41 is: 13,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.77 : 23,221.73 = 9,755.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.77/23,221.73 = 9,755.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.77x = 23,221.73 × 9,755.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.77x = 226,537,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,537,497.06/16,826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.92

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