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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.62, 25,222.58 and 9,418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.62, 25,222.58 and 9,418.58 is: 14,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.62 : 25,222.58 = 9,418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.62/25,222.58 = 9,418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.62x = 25,222.58 × 9,418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.62x = 237,560,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,560,714.33/16,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.77

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