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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.52, 23,290.66 and 9,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.52, 23,290.66 and 9,805.84 is: 13,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.52 : 23,290.66 = 9,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.52/23,290.66 = 9,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.52x = 23,290.66 × 9,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.52x = 228,384,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,384,485.45/16,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.48

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