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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.86, 25,209.44 and 9,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.86, 25,209.44 and 9,409.82 is: 14,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.86 : 25,209.44 = 9,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.86/25,209.44 = 9,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.86x = 25,209.44 × 9,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.86x = 237,216,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,216,292.70/16,827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.64

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