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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.70, 25,264.40 and 9,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.70, 25,264.40 and 9,350.79 is: 14,025.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.70 : 25,264.40 = 9,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.70/25,264.40 = 9,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.70x = 25,264.40 × 9,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.70x = 236,242,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,242,052.12/16,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.55

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