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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.32, 23,262.20 and 9,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.32, 23,262.20 and 9,782 is: 13,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.32 : 23,262.20 = 9,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.32/23,262.20 = 9,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.32x = 23,262.20 × 9,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.32x = 227,550,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,550,840.40/16,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.84

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