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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.65, 23,358.54 and 9,852.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.65, 23,358.54 and 9,852.07 is: 13,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.65 : 23,358.54 = 9,852.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.65/23,358.54 = 9,852.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.65x = 23,358.54 × 9,852.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.65x = 230,129,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,129,971.18/16,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.52

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