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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.62, 25,224.07 and 9,419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.62, 25,224.07 and 9,419.58 is: 14,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.62 : 25,224.07 = 9,419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.62/25,224.07 = 9,419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.62x = 25,224.07 × 9,419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.62x = 237,600,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,600,145.29/16,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.27

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