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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.88, 25,199.08 and 9,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.88, 25,199.08 and 9,297.20 is: 13,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.88 : 25,199.08 = 9,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.88/25,199.08 = 9,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.88x = 25,199.08 × 9,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.88x = 234,280,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,280,886.58/16,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.20

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