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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.09, 23,244.22 and 9,771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.09, 23,244.22 and 9,771.41 is: 13,480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.09 : 23,244.22 = 9,771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.09/23,244.22 = 9,771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.09x = 23,244.22 × 9,771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.09x = 227,128,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,128,803.75/16,849.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.18

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