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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.48, 23,290.98 and 9,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.48, 23,290.98 and 9,425.48 is: 13,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.48 : 23,290.98 = 9,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.48/23,290.98 = 9,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.48x = 23,290.98 × 9,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.48x = 219,528,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,528,666.17/16,877.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.19

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