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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.85, 23,357.69 and 9,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.85, 23,357.69 and 9,269.09 is: 12,791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.85 : 23,357.69 = 9,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.85/23,357.69 = 9,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.85x = 23,357.69 × 9,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.85x = 216,504,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,504,367.67/16,925.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.34

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