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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.43, 23,218.36 and 9,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.43, 23,218.36 and 9,650.23 is: 13,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.43 : 23,218.36 = 9,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.43/23,218.36 = 9,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.43x = 23,218.36 × 9,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.43x = 224,062,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,062,432.05/16,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.89

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