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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.26, 23,356.84 and 9,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.26, 23,356.84 and 9,473.26 is: 13,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.26 : 23,356.84 = 9,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.26/23,356.84 = 9,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.26x = 23,356.84 × 9,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.26x = 221,265,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,265,418.10/16,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.09

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