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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.81, 23,359.52 and 9,856.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.81, 23,359.52 and 9,856.67 is: 13,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.81 : 23,359.52 = 9,856.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.81/23,359.52 = 9,856.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.81x = 23,359.52 × 9,856.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.81x = 230,246,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,246,987.84/16,925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.31

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