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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.07, 23,216.74 and 9,653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.07, 23,216.74 and 9,653.06 is: 13,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.07 : 23,216.74 = 9,653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.07/23,216.74 = 9,653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.07x = 23,216.74 × 9,653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.07x = 224,112,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,112,618.13/16,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.16

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