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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.25, 23,356.88 and 9,856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.25, 23,356.88 and 9,856.41 is: 13,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.25 : 23,356.88 = 9,856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.25/23,356.88 = 9,856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.25x = 23,356.88 × 9,856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.25x = 230,214,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,214,936.32/16,925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.86

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