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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.71, 23,452.38 and 9,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.71, 23,452.38 and 9,926.25 is: 13,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.71 : 23,452.38 = 9,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.71/23,452.38 = 9,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.71x = 23,452.38 × 9,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.71x = 232,794,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,794,186.98/16,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.24

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