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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.77, 23,223.11 and 9,756.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.77, 23,223.11 and 9,756.41 is: 13,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.77 : 23,223.11 = 9,756.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.77/23,223.11 = 9,756.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.77x = 23,223.11 × 9,756.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.77x = 226,574,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,574,133.85/16,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.30

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