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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842.69, 25,264.04 and 9,350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842.69, 25,264.04 and 9,350.86 is: 14,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842.69 : 25,264.04 = 9,350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842.69/25,264.04 = 9,350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842.69x = 25,264.04 × 9,350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842.69x = 236,240,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,240,501.07/16,842.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.29

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