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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.92, 23,319.26 and 9,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.92, 23,319.26 and 9,826.51 is: 13,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.92 : 23,319.26 = 9,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.92/23,319.26 = 9,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.92x = 23,319.26 × 9,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.92x = 229,146,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,146,892.45/16,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.26

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