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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.93, 25,135.53 and 9,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.93, 25,135.53 and 9,285.94 is: 13,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.93 : 25,135.53 = 9,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.93/25,135.53 = 9,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.93x = 25,135.53 × 9,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.93x = 233,407,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,407,023.45/16,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.30

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