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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.79, 23,232.32 and 9,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.79, 23,232.32 and 9,763.84 is: 13,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.79 : 23,232.32 = 9,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.79/23,232.32 = 9,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.79x = 23,232.32 × 9,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.79x = 226,836,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,836,672.14/16,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.08

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