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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.80, 23,246.40 and 9,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.80, 23,246.40 and 9,773.32 is: 13,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.80 : 23,246.40 = 9,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.80/23,246.40 = 9,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.80x = 23,246.40 × 9,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.80x = 227,194,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,194,506.05/16,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.11

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