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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.36, 23,211.42 and 9,750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.36, 23,211.42 and 9,750.04 is: 13,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.36 : 23,211.42 = 9,750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.36/23,211.42 = 9,750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.36x = 23,211.42 × 9,750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.36x = 226,312,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,312,273.46/16,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.66

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