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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.73, 23,220.52 and 9,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.73, 23,220.52 and 9,272.04 is: 12,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.73 : 23,220.52 = 9,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.73/23,220.52 = 9,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.73x = 23,220.52 × 9,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.73x = 215,301,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,301,590.26/16,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.97

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