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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.42, 23,223.22 and 9,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.42, 23,223.22 and 9,758.94 is: 13,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.42 : 23,223.22 = 9,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.42/23,223.22 = 9,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.42x = 23,223.22 × 9,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.42x = 226,634,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,634,010.59/16,828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.34

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