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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.88, 25,196.08 and 9,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.88, 25,196.08 and 9,295.20 is: 13,948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.88 : 25,196.08 = 9,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.88/25,196.08 = 9,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.88x = 25,196.08 × 9,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.88x = 234,202,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,202,602.82/16,790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.20

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