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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,830.69, 25,253.32 and 9,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,830.69, 25,253.32 and 9,030.39 is: 13,549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,830.69 : 25,253.32 = 9,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,830.69/25,253.32 = 9,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,830.69x = 25,253.32 × 9,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,830.69x = 228,047,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,047,228.05/16,830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.49

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