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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.19, 25,264.58 and 9,037.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.19, 25,264.58 and 9,037.89 is: 13,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.19 : 25,264.58 = 9,037.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.19/25,264.58 = 9,037.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.19x = 25,264.58 × 9,037.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.19x = 228,338,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,338,449.75/16,838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.75

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