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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.66, 23,042.52 and 9,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.66, 23,042.52 and 9,525.54 is: 13,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.66 : 23,042.52 = 9,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.66/23,042.52 = 9,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.66x = 23,042.52 × 9,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.66x = 219,492,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,492,445.96/16,695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.68

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