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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.53, 23,453.41 and 9,825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.53, 23,453.41 and 9,825.31 is: 13,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.53 : 23,453.41 = 9,825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.53/23,453.41 = 9,825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.53x = 23,453.41 × 9,825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.53x = 230,436,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,436,945.36/16,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.88

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