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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.82, 25,093.92 and 9,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.82, 25,093.92 and 9,248.22 is: 13,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.82 : 25,093.92 = 9,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.82/25,093.92 = 9,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.82x = 25,093.92 × 9,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.82x = 232,074,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,074,092.82/16,730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.05

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