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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.80, 23,262.87 and 9,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.80, 23,262.87 and 9,782.50 is: 13,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.80 : 23,262.87 = 9,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.80/23,262.87 = 9,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.80x = 23,262.87 × 9,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.80x = 227,569,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,569,025.78/16,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.54

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