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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.45, 23,357.21 and 9,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.45, 23,357.21 and 9,852.32 is: 13,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.45 : 23,357.21 = 9,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.45/23,357.21 = 9,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.45x = 23,357.21 × 9,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.45x = 230,122,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,122,541.18/16,925.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.25

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