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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.96, 25,180.50 and 9,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.96, 25,180.50 and 9,389.22 is: 14,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.96 : 25,180.50 = 9,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.96/25,180.50 = 9,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.96x = 25,180.50 × 9,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.96x = 236,425,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,425,254.21/16,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.74

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