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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.95, 23,357.23 and 9,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.95, 23,357.23 and 9,755.91 is: 13,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.95 : 23,357.23 = 9,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.95/23,357.23 = 9,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.95x = 23,357.23 × 9,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.95x = 227,871,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,871,009.34/16,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.61

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