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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.41, 23,317.40 and 9,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.41, 23,317.40 and 9,725.59 is: 13,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.41 : 23,317.40 = 9,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.41/23,317.40 = 9,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.41x = 23,317.40 × 9,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.41x = 226,775,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,775,525.73/16,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,422.32

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