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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.66, 23,222.19 and 9,758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.66, 23,222.19 and 9,758.19 is: 13,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.66 : 23,222.19 = 9,758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.66/23,222.19 = 9,758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.66x = 23,222.19 × 9,758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.66x = 226,606,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,606,542.24/16,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.31

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