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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842.09, 25,264.43 and 9,822.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842.09, 25,264.43 and 9,822.81 is: 14,734.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842.09 : 25,264.43 = 9,822.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842.09/25,264.43 = 9,822.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842.09x = 25,264.43 × 9,822.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842.09x = 248,167,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,167,646.53/16,842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,734.97

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