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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.84, 23,241.40 and 9,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.84, 23,241.40 and 9,768.08 is: 13,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.84 : 23,241.40 = 9,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.84/23,241.40 = 9,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.84x = 23,241.40 × 9,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.84x = 227,023,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,023,854.51/16,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.75

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