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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.28, 25,195.14 and 9,784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.28, 25,195.14 and 9,784.68 is: 14,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.28 : 25,195.14 = 9,784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.28/25,195.14 = 9,784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.28x = 25,195.14 × 9,784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.28x = 246,526,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,526,382.46/16,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.20

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