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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.42, 23,221.84 and 9,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.42, 23,221.84 and 9,757.94 is: 13,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.42 : 23,221.84 = 9,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.42/23,221.84 = 9,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.42x = 23,221.84 × 9,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.42x = 226,597,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,597,321.41/16,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.96

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