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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.94, 23,219.79 and 9,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.94, 23,219.79 and 9,756.46 is: 13,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.94 : 23,219.79 = 9,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.94/23,219.79 = 9,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.94x = 23,219.79 × 9,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.94x = 226,542,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,542,952.34/16,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.91

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