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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.27, 23,359.26 and 9,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.27, 23,359.26 and 9,853.97 is: 13,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.27 : 23,359.26 = 9,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.27/23,359.26 = 9,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.27x = 23,359.26 × 9,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.27x = 230,181,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,181,330.47/16,925.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.87

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