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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.24, 23,220.76 and 9,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.24, 23,220.76 and 9,755.96 is: 13,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.24 : 23,220.76 = 9,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.24/23,220.76 = 9,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.24x = 23,220.76 × 9,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.24x = 226,540,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,540,805.73/16,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.74

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