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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.96, 25,202.78 and 9,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.96, 25,202.78 and 9,415.29 is: 14,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.96 : 25,202.78 = 9,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.96/25,202.78 = 9,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.96x = 25,202.78 × 9,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.96x = 237,291,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,291,565.25/16,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.68

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