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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.40, 23,454.48 and 9,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.40, 23,454.48 and 9,925.12 is: 13,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.40 : 23,454.48 = 9,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.40/23,454.48 = 9,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.40x = 23,454.48 × 9,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.40x = 232,788,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,788,528.54/16,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.73

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