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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.35, 23,232.57 and 9,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.35, 23,232.57 and 9,762 is: 13,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.35 : 23,232.57 = 9,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.35/23,232.57 = 9,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.35x = 23,232.57 × 9,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.35x = 226,796,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,796,348.34/16,836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.64

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