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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.54, 23,222.10 and 9,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.54, 23,222.10 and 9,758.16 is: 13,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.54 : 23,222.10 = 9,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.54/23,222.10 = 9,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.54x = 23,222.10 × 9,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.54x = 226,604,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,604,967.34/16,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.32

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