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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.98, 25,259.97 and 9,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.98, 25,259.97 and 9,348.14 is: 14,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.98 : 25,259.97 = 9,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.98/25,259.97 = 9,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.98x = 25,259.97 × 9,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.98x = 236,133,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,133,562.92/16,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.20

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