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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.21, 23,241.63 and 9,769.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.21, 23,241.63 and 9,769.53 is: 13,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.21 : 23,241.63 = 9,769.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.21/23,241.63 = 9,769.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.21x = 23,241.63 × 9,769.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.21x = 227,059,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,059,801.53/16,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.59

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