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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.40, 23,080.92 and 9,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.40, 23,080.92 and 9,273.40 is: 12,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.40 : 23,080.92 = 9,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.40/23,080.92 = 9,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.40x = 23,080.92 × 9,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.40x = 214,038,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,038,603.53/16,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.22

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