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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.92, 23,221.15 and 9,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.92, 23,221.15 and 9,757.44 is: 13,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.92 : 23,221.15 = 9,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.92/23,221.15 = 9,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.92x = 23,221.15 × 9,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.92x = 226,578,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,578,953.46/16,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.27

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