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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.30, 23,251.14 and 9,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.30, 23,251.14 and 9,774 is: 13,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.30 : 23,251.14 = 9,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.30/23,251.14 = 9,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.30x = 23,251.14 × 9,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.30x = 227,256,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,256,642.36/16,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.80

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