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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.54, 23,335.65 and 9,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.54, 23,335.65 and 9,832.50 is: 13,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.54 : 23,335.65 = 9,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.54/23,335.65 = 9,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.54x = 23,335.65 × 9,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.54x = 229,447,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,447,778.63/16,911.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.53

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