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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.46, 25,239.26 and 9,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.46, 25,239.26 and 9,885.38 is: 14,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.46 : 25,239.26 = 9,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.46/25,239.26 = 9,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.46x = 25,239.26 × 9,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.46x = 249,499,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,499,574.54/16,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,828.70

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