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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.16, 25,240.76 and 9,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.16, 25,240.76 and 9,085.20 is: 13,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.16 : 25,240.76 = 9,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.16/25,240.76 = 9,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.16x = 25,240.76 × 9,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.16x = 229,317,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,317,352.75/16,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.81

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