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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.18, 25,007.07 and 9,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.18, 25,007.07 and 9,279.86 is: 13,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.18 : 25,007.07 = 9,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.18/25,007.07 = 9,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.18x = 25,007.07 × 9,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.18x = 232,062,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,062,108.61/16,682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.78

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