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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.14, 23,250.51 and 9,681.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.14, 23,250.51 and 9,681.21 is: 13,356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.14 : 23,250.51 = 9,681.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.14/23,250.51 = 9,681.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.14x = 23,250.51 × 9,681.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.14x = 225,093,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,069.92/16,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.94

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