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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.94, 23,229.33 and 9,760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.94, 23,229.33 and 9,760.26 is: 13,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.94 : 23,229.33 = 9,760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.94/23,229.33 = 9,760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.94x = 23,229.33 × 9,760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.94x = 226,724,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,724,300.43/16,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.49

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