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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.04, 23,219.09 and 9,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.04, 23,219.09 and 9,656.27 is: 13,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.04 : 23,219.09 = 9,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.04/23,219.09 = 9,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.04x = 23,219.09 × 9,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.04x = 224,209,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,209,802.19/16,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.96

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