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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.84, 23,243.87 and 9,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.84, 23,243.87 and 9,771.16 is: 13,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.84 : 23,243.87 = 9,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.84/23,243.87 = 9,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.84x = 23,243.87 × 9,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.84x = 227,119,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,119,456.57/16,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.83

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