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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.01, 25,237.72 and 9,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.01, 25,237.72 and 9,476.47 is: 14,213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.01 : 25,237.72 = 9,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.01/25,237.72 = 9,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.01x = 25,237.72 × 9,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.01x = 239,164,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,164,496.45/16,826.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.98

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