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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.93, 23,358.02 and 9,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.93, 23,358.02 and 9,751.88 is: 13,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.93 : 23,358.02 = 9,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.93/23,358.02 = 9,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.93x = 23,358.02 × 9,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.93x = 227,784,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,784,442.53/16,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.72

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