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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.56, 23,360.04 and 9,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.56, 23,360.04 and 9,856.16 is: 13,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.56 : 23,360.04 = 9,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.56/23,360.04 = 9,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.56x = 23,360.04 × 9,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.56x = 230,240,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,240,291.85/16,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.11

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