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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.36, 23,080.08 and 9,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.36, 23,080.08 and 9,651.36 is: 13,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.36 : 23,080.08 = 9,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.36/23,080.08 = 9,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.36x = 23,080.08 × 9,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.36x = 222,754,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,754,160.91/16,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.35

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