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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.46, 25,219.82 and 9,784.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.46, 25,219.82 and 9,784.94 is: 14,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.46 : 25,219.82 = 9,784.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.46/25,219.82 = 9,784.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.46x = 25,219.82 × 9,784.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.46x = 246,774,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,774,323.87/16,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.30

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