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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.36, 25,196.28 and 9,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.36, 25,196.28 and 9,408.16 is: 14,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.36 : 25,196.28 = 9,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.36/25,196.28 = 9,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.36x = 25,196.28 × 9,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.36x = 237,050,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,050,633.64/16,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.05

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