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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.93, 25,131.03 and 9,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.93, 25,131.03 and 9,282.94 is: 13,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.93 : 25,131.03 = 9,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.93/25,131.03 = 9,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.93x = 25,131.03 × 9,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.93x = 233,289,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,289,871.59/16,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.81

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