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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.39, 23,080.19 and 9,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.39, 23,080.19 and 9,651.39 is: 13,318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.39 : 23,080.19 = 9,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.39/23,080.19 = 9,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.39x = 23,080.19 × 9,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.39x = 222,755,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,755,866.71/16,725.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.43

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