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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.83, 23,359.34 and 9,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.83, 23,359.34 and 9,755.98 is: 13,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.83 : 23,359.34 = 9,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.83/23,359.34 = 9,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.83x = 23,359.34 × 9,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.83x = 227,893,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,893,219.84/16,925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.23

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