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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.72, 23,247.36 and 9,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.72, 23,247.36 and 9,773.76 is: 13,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.72 : 23,247.36 = 9,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.72/23,247.36 = 9,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.72x = 23,247.36 × 9,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.72x = 227,214,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,214,117.27/16,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.54

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