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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.08, 23,218.30 and 9,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.08, 23,218.30 and 9,752.16 is: 13,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.08 : 23,218.30 = 9,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.08/23,218.30 = 9,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.08x = 23,218.30 × 9,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.08x = 226,428,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,428,576.53/16,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.80

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