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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.59, 23,239.80 and 9,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.59, 23,239.80 and 9,767.25 is: 13,477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.59 : 23,239.80 = 9,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.59/23,239.80 = 9,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.59x = 23,239.80 × 9,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.59x = 226,988,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,988,936.55/16,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.88

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