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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.93, 25,132.53 and 9,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.93, 25,132.53 and 9,283.94 is: 13,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.93 : 25,132.53 = 9,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.93/25,132.53 = 9,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.93x = 25,132.53 × 9,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.93x = 233,328,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,328,900.57/16,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.30

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