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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.40, 25,220.64 and 9,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.40, 25,220.64 and 9,801.68 is: 14,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.40 : 25,220.64 = 9,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.40/25,220.64 = 9,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.40x = 25,220.64 × 9,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.40x = 247,204,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,204,642.68/16,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.59

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