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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.19, 23,439.56 and 9,910.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.19, 23,439.56 and 9,910.25 is: 13,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.19 : 23,439.56 = 9,910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.19/23,439.56 = 9,910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.19x = 23,439.56 × 9,910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.19x = 232,291,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,291,782.29/16,985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.14

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