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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.56, 25,256.34 and 9,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.56, 25,256.34 and 9,430.92 is: 14,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.56 : 25,256.34 = 9,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.56/25,256.34 = 9,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.56x = 25,256.34 × 9,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.56x = 238,190,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,190,522.03/16,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.38

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