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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.70, 25,273.20 and 9,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.70, 25,273.20 and 9,437.30 is: 14,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.70 : 25,273.20 = 9,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.70/25,273.20 = 9,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.70x = 25,273.20 × 9,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.70x = 238,510,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,510,770.36/16,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.76

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