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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.30, 23,247.41 and 9,772.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.30, 23,247.41 and 9,772.35 is: 13,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.30 : 23,247.41 = 9,772.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.30/23,247.41 = 9,772.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.30x = 23,247.41 × 9,772.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.30x = 227,181,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,181,827.11/16,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.76

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