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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.26, 23,226.51 and 9,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.26, 23,226.51 and 9,757.72 is: 13,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.26 : 23,226.51 = 9,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.26/23,226.51 = 9,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.26x = 23,226.51 × 9,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.26x = 226,637,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,637,781.16/16,832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.49

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