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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.26, 23,219.52 and 9,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.26, 23,219.52 and 9,752.72 is: 13,457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.26 : 23,219.52 = 9,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.26/23,219.52 = 9,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.26x = 23,219.52 × 9,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.26x = 226,453,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,453,477.09/16,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.54

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