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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.14, 23,242.57 and 9,767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.14, 23,242.57 and 9,767.46 is: 13,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.14 : 23,242.57 = 9,767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.14/23,242.57 = 9,767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.14x = 23,242.57 × 9,767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.14x = 227,020,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,020,897.61/16,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.94

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