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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.69, 23,082.84 and 9,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.69, 23,082.84 and 9,557.73 is: 13,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.69 : 23,082.84 = 9,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.69/23,082.84 = 9,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.69x = 23,082.84 × 9,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.69x = 220,619,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,619,552.35/16,725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.46

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