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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.41, 25,040.89 and 9,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.41, 25,040.89 and 9,292.30 is: 13,938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.41 : 25,040.89 = 9,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.41/25,040.89 = 9,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.41x = 25,040.89 × 9,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.41x = 232,687,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,687,462.15/16,693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.88

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