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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.89, 25,263.61 and 9,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.89, 25,263.61 and 9,444.58 is: 14,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.89 : 25,263.61 = 9,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.89/25,263.61 = 9,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.89x = 25,263.61 × 9,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.89x = 238,604,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,604,098.96/16,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.03

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