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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.48, 23,220.70 and 9,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.48, 23,220.70 and 9,753.76 is: 13,459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.48 : 23,220.70 = 9,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.48/23,220.70 = 9,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.48x = 23,220.70 × 9,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.48x = 226,489,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,489,134.83/16,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.48

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