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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.31, 23,250.17 and 9,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.31, 23,250.17 and 9,774.36 is: 13,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.31 : 23,250.17 = 9,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.31/23,250.17 = 9,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.31x = 23,250.17 × 9,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.31x = 227,255,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,255,482.77/16,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.53

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