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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.23, 23,220.81 and 9,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.23, 23,220.81 and 9,752.04 is: 13,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.23 : 23,220.81 = 9,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.23/23,220.81 = 9,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.23x = 23,220.81 × 9,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.23x = 226,450,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,450,267.95/16,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.97

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