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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.90, 25,086.44 and 9,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.90, 25,086.44 and 9,334.97 is: 13,981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.90 : 25,086.44 = 9,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.90/25,086.44 = 9,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.90x = 25,086.44 × 9,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.90x = 234,180,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,180,992.70/16,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,981.88

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