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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.06, 23,218.70 and 9,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.06, 23,218.70 and 9,752.06 is: 13,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.06 : 23,218.70 = 9,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.06/23,218.70 = 9,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.06x = 23,218.70 × 9,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.06x = 226,430,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,430,155.52/16,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.31

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