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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.76, 23,456.96 and 9,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.76, 23,456.96 and 9,925.52 is: 13,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.76 : 23,456.96 = 9,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.76/23,456.96 = 9,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.76x = 23,456.96 × 9,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.76x = 232,822,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,822,525.62/16,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.25

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