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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.03, 23,213.58 and 9,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.03, 23,213.58 and 9,749.34 is: 13,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.03 : 23,213.58 = 9,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.03/23,213.58 = 9,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.03x = 23,213.58 × 9,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.03x = 226,317,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,317,084.04/16,827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.62

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