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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.84, 25,213.88 and 9,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.84, 25,213.88 and 9,797.30 is: 14,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.84 : 25,213.88 = 9,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.84/25,213.88 = 9,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.84x = 25,213.88 × 9,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.84x = 247,027,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,027,946.52/16,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.07

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