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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.92, 23,230.74 and 9,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.92, 23,230.74 and 9,764.37 is: 13,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.92 : 23,230.74 = 9,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.92/23,230.74 = 9,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.92x = 23,230.74 × 9,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.92x = 226,833,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,833,540.73/16,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.79

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