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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.64, 25,225.56 and 9,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.64, 25,225.56 and 9,425.04 is: 14,129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.64 : 25,225.56 = 9,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.64/25,225.56 = 9,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.64x = 25,225.56 × 9,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.64x = 237,751,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,751,912.02/16,826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.49

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