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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.16, 23,222.88 and 9,758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.16, 23,222.88 and 9,758.69 is: 13,467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.16 : 23,222.88 = 9,758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.16/23,222.88 = 9,758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.16x = 23,222.88 × 9,758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.16x = 226,624,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,624,886.83/16,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.00

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