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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.19, 25,260.08 and 9,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.19, 25,260.08 and 9,034.89 is: 13,556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.19 : 25,260.08 = 9,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.19/25,260.08 = 9,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.19x = 25,260.08 × 9,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.19x = 228,221,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,221,999.02/16,835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.25

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