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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.44, 23,272.74 and 9,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.44, 23,272.74 and 9,783.72 is: 13,506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.44 : 23,272.74 = 9,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.44/23,272.74 = 9,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.44x = 23,272.74 × 9,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.44x = 227,693,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,693,971.79/16,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.23

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