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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.01, 25,236.23 and 9,475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.01, 25,236.23 and 9,475.47 is: 14,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.01 : 25,236.23 = 9,475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.01/25,236.23 = 9,475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.01x = 25,236.23 × 9,475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.01x = 239,125,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,125,092.90/16,825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.48

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