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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.85, 23,352.10 and 9,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.85, 23,352.10 and 9,848.25 is: 13,590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.85 : 23,352.10 = 9,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.85/23,352.10 = 9,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.85x = 23,352.10 × 9,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.85x = 229,977,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,977,294.20/16,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.56

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