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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.94, 23,219.95 and 9,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.94, 23,219.95 and 9,272.54 is: 12,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.94 : 23,219.95 = 9,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.94/23,219.95 = 9,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.94x = 23,219.95 × 9,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.94x = 215,307,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307,944.20/16,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.19

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