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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.76, 23,355.36 and 9,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.76, 23,355.36 and 9,473.76 is: 13,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.76 : 23,355.36 = 9,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.76/23,355.36 = 9,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.76x = 23,355.36 × 9,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.76x = 221,263,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,263,075.35/16,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.56

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