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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.07, 25,271.89 and 9,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.07, 25,271.89 and 9,042.77 is: 13,568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.07 : 25,271.89 = 9,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.07/25,271.89 = 9,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.07x = 25,271.89 × 9,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.07x = 228,527,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,527,929.31/16,843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.07

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