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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.22, 23,354.10 and 9,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.22, 23,354.10 and 9,850.14 is: 13,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.22 : 23,354.10 = 9,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.22/23,354.10 = 9,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.22x = 23,354.10 × 9,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.22x = 230,041,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,041,154.57/16,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.62

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