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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.16, 23,256.24 and 9,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.16, 23,256.24 and 9,779.24 is: 13,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.16 : 23,256.24 = 9,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.16/23,256.24 = 9,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.16x = 23,256.24 × 9,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.16x = 227,428,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,428,352.46/16,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.50

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