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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.89, 23,225.36 and 9,657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.89, 23,225.36 and 9,657.89 is: 13,327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.89 : 23,225.36 = 9,657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.89/23,225.36 = 9,657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.89x = 23,225.36 × 9,657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.89x = 224,308,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,308,036.19/16,829.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.96

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