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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.67, 23,456.88 and 9,925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.67, 23,456.88 and 9,925.37 is: 13,697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.67 : 23,456.88 = 9,925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.67/23,456.88 = 9,925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.67x = 23,456.88 × 9,925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.67x = 232,818,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,818,095.76/16,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.87

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