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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.76, 23,447.40 and 9,821.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.76, 23,447.40 and 9,821.29 is: 13,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.76 : 23,447.40 = 9,821.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.76/23,447.40 = 9,821.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.76x = 23,447.40 × 9,821.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.76x = 230,283,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,283,768.56/16,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.88

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