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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.42, 23,212.50 and 9,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.42, 23,212.50 and 9,750.52 is: 13,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.42 : 23,212.50 = 9,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.42/23,212.50 = 9,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.42x = 23,212.50 × 9,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.42x = 226,333,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,333,945.50/16,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.90

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