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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,818.66, 25,227.98 and 9,326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,818.66, 25,227.98 and 9,326.81 is: 13,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,818.66 : 25,227.98 = 9,326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,818.66/25,227.98 = 9,326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,818.66x = 25,227.98 × 9,326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,818.66x = 235,296,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,296,403.37/16,818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.20

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