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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.40, 25,245.90 and 9,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.40, 25,245.90 and 9,803.40 is: 14,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.40 : 25,245.90 = 9,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.40/25,245.90 = 9,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.40x = 25,245.90 × 9,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.40x = 247,495,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,495,656.06/16,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.39

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