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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.02, 23,228.98 and 9,760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.02, 23,228.98 and 9,760.66 is: 13,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.02 : 23,228.98 = 9,760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.02/23,228.98 = 9,760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.02x = 23,228.98 × 9,760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.02x = 226,730,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,730,175.93/16,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.17

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