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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.15, 25,208.51 and 9,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.15, 25,208.51 and 9,793.62 is: 14,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.15 : 25,208.51 = 9,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.15/25,208.51 = 9,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.15x = 25,208.51 × 9,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.15x = 246,882,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,882,518.74/16,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.65

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