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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.19, 23,356.38 and 9,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.19, 23,356.38 and 9,852.72 is: 13,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.19 : 23,356.38 = 9,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.19/23,356.38 = 9,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.19x = 23,356.38 × 9,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.19x = 230,123,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,123,872.35/16,922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.94

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