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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.72, 25,210.14 and 9,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.72, 25,210.14 and 9,802.12 is: 14,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.72 : 25,210.14 = 9,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.72/25,210.14 = 9,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.72x = 25,210.14 × 9,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.72x = 247,112,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,112,817.50/16,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.85

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