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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.48, 23,285.22 and 9,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.48, 23,285.22 and 9,801.32 is: 13,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.48 : 23,285.22 = 9,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.48/23,285.22 = 9,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.48x = 23,285.22 × 9,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.48x = 228,225,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225,892.49/16,877.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.51

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