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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.34, 23,233.33 and 9,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.34, 23,233.33 and 9,757.40 is: 13,467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.34 : 23,233.33 = 9,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.34/23,233.33 = 9,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.34x = 23,233.33 × 9,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.34x = 226,696,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,696,790.17/16,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.93

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