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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.56, 23,081.56 and 9,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.56, 23,081.56 and 9,652.23 is: 13,320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.56 : 23,081.56 = 9,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.56/23,081.56 = 9,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.56x = 23,081.56 × 9,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.56x = 222,788,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,788,501.75/16,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.25

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