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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.26, 23,220.03 and 9,754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.26, 23,220.03 and 9,754.10 is: 13,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.26 : 23,220.03 = 9,754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.26/23,220.03 = 9,754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.26x = 23,220.03 × 9,754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.26x = 226,490,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,490,494.62/16,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.74

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