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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.04, 25,199.28 and 9,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.04, 25,199.28 and 9,868.32 is: 14,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.04 : 25,199.28 = 9,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.04/25,199.28 = 9,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.04x = 25,199.28 × 9,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.04x = 248,674,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,674,558.81/16,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.90

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