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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.60, 25,211.94 and 9,799.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.60, 25,211.94 and 9,799.15 is: 14,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.60 : 25,211.94 = 9,799.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.60/25,211.94 = 9,799.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.60x = 25,211.94 × 9,799.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.60x = 247,055,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,055,581.85/16,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.24

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