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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.65, 23,292.57 and 9,803.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.65, 23,292.57 and 9,803.65 is: 13,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.65 : 23,292.57 = 9,803.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.65/23,292.57 = 9,803.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.65x = 23,292.57 × 9,803.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.65x = 228,352,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,352,203.88/16,877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,529.86

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