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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.47, 25,220.26 and 9,321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.47, 25,220.26 and 9,321.63 is: 13,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.47 : 25,220.26 = 9,321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.47/25,220.26 = 9,321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.47x = 25,220.26 × 9,321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.47x = 235,093,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,093,991.16/16,813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.48

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