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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.19, 25,255.58 and 9,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.19, 25,255.58 and 9,031.89 is: 13,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.19 : 25,255.58 = 9,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.19/25,255.58 = 9,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.19x = 25,255.58 × 9,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.19x = 228,105,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,105,575.29/16,832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.75

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