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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.76, 23,223.48 and 9,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.76, 23,223.48 and 9,756.60 is: 13,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.76 : 23,223.48 = 9,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.76/23,223.48 = 9,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.76x = 23,223.48 × 9,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.76x = 226,582,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,582,204.97/16,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.19

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