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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.64, 25,063.44 and 9,331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.64, 25,063.44 and 9,331.58 is: 13,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.64 : 25,063.44 = 9,331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.64/25,063.44 = 9,331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.64x = 25,063.44 × 9,331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.64x = 233,881,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,881,370.12/16,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.08

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