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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.36, 23,227.56 and 9,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.36, 23,227.56 and 9,758.48 is: 13,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.36 : 23,227.56 = 9,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.36/23,227.56 = 9,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.36x = 23,227.56 × 9,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.36x = 226,665,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,665,679.71/16,833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.27

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