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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.69, 25,268.33 and 9,040.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.69, 25,268.33 and 9,040.39 is: 13,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.69 : 25,268.33 = 9,040.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.69/25,268.33 = 9,040.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.69x = 25,268.33 × 9,040.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.69x = 228,435,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,435,557.85/16,840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.50

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