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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.25, 23,358.26 and 9,857.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.25, 23,358.26 and 9,857.41 is: 13,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.25 : 23,358.26 = 9,857.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.25/23,358.26 = 9,857.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.25x = 23,358.26 × 9,857.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.25x = 230,251,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,251,945.71/16,926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.25

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