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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.76, 23,081.58 and 9,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.76, 23,081.58 and 9,273.76 is: 12,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.76 : 23,081.58 = 9,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.76/23,081.58 = 9,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.76x = 23,081.58 × 9,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.76x = 214,053,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,053,033.34/16,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.81

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