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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.32, 23,233.62 and 9,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.32, 23,233.62 and 9,764.20 is: 13,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.32 : 23,233.62 = 9,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.32/23,233.62 = 9,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.32x = 23,233.62 × 9,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.32x = 226,857,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,857,712.40/16,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.11

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