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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.94, 23,251.29 and 9,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.94, 23,251.29 and 9,774.36 is: 13,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.94 : 23,251.29 = 9,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.94/23,251.29 = 9,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.94x = 23,251.29 × 9,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.94x = 227,266,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,266,478.92/16,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.28

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