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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.27, 23,355.12 and 9,850.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.27, 23,355.12 and 9,850.97 is: 13,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.27 : 23,355.12 = 9,850.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.27/23,355.12 = 9,850.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.27x = 23,355.12 × 9,850.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.27x = 230,070,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,070,469.69/16,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.73

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