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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.80, 23,229.25 and 9,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.80, 23,229.25 and 9,763.32 is: 13,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.80 : 23,229.25 = 9,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.80/23,229.25 = 9,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.80x = 23,229.25 × 9,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.80x = 226,794,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,794,601.11/16,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.37

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