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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.33, 23,079.96 and 9,556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.33, 23,079.96 and 9,556.02 is: 13,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.33 : 23,079.96 = 9,556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.33/23,079.96 = 9,556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.33x = 23,079.96 × 9,556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.33x = 220,552,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,552,559.36/16,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.74

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