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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.59, 23,231.53 and 9,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.59, 23,231.53 and 9,761.25 is: 13,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.59 : 23,231.53 = 9,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.59/23,231.53 = 9,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.59x = 23,231.53 × 9,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.59x = 226,768,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,768,747.81/16,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.61

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