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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.09, 23,318.93 and 9,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.09, 23,318.93 and 9,825.59 is: 13,561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.09 : 23,318.93 = 9,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.09/23,318.93 = 9,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.09x = 23,318.93 × 9,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.09x = 229,122,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,122,245.42/16,895.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.47

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