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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.68, 23,209.92 and 9,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.68, 23,209.92 and 9,751.14 is: 13,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.68 : 23,209.92 = 9,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.68/23,209.92 = 9,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.68x = 23,209.92 × 9,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.68x = 226,323,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,323,179.31/16,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.06

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