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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.67, 23,394.42 and 9,782.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.67, 23,394.42 and 9,782.87 is: 13,501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.67 : 23,394.42 = 9,782.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.67/23,394.42 = 9,782.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.67x = 23,394.42 × 9,782.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.67x = 228,864,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,864,452.61/16,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.00

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