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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.52, 23,351.82 and 9,850.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.52, 23,351.82 and 9,850.56 is: 13,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.52 : 23,351.82 = 9,850.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.52/23,351.82 = 9,850.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.52x = 23,351.82 × 9,850.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.52x = 230,028,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,028,504.02/16,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.63

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