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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.27, 23,222.42 and 9,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.27, 23,222.42 and 9,755.91 is: 13,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.27 : 23,222.42 = 9,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.27/23,222.42 = 9,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.27x = 23,222.42 × 9,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.27x = 226,555,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,555,790.72/16,827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.61

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