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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.82, 23,244.48 and 9,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.82, 23,244.48 and 9,771.66 is: 13,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.82 : 23,244.48 = 9,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.82/23,244.48 = 9,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.82x = 23,244.48 × 9,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.82x = 227,137,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,137,155.44/16,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.69

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