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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.38, 23,455.29 and 9,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.38, 23,455.29 and 9,825.60 is: 13,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.38 : 23,455.29 = 9,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.38/23,455.29 = 9,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.38x = 23,455.29 × 9,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.38x = 230,462,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,462,297.42/16,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.29

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