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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.64, 23,226.31 and 9,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.64, 23,226.31 and 9,758.51 is: 13,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.64 : 23,226.31 = 9,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.64/23,226.31 = 9,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.64x = 23,226.31 × 9,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.64x = 226,654,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,654,178.40/16,831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.96

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