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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.53, 25,233.26 and 9,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.53, 25,233.26 and 9,429.09 is: 14,145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.53 : 25,233.26 = 9,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.53/25,233.26 = 9,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.53x = 25,233.26 × 9,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.53x = 237,926,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,926,679.53/16,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.86

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