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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.93, 23,263.04 and 9,782.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.93, 23,263.04 and 9,782.63 is: 13,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.93 : 23,263.04 = 9,782.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.93/23,263.04 = 9,782.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.93x = 23,263.04 × 9,782.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.93x = 227,573,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,573,621.14/16,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.71

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