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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.80, 25,263.99 and 9,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.80, 25,263.99 and 9,037.50 is: 13,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.80 : 25,263.99 = 9,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.80/25,263.99 = 9,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.80x = 25,263.99 × 9,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.80x = 228,323,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,323,309.63/16,837.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.16

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