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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.85, 25,258.45 and 8,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.85, 25,258.45 and 8,944.64 is: 13,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.85 : 25,258.45 = 8,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.85/25,258.45 = 8,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.85x = 25,258.45 × 8,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.85x = 225,927,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,927,697.48/16,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.07

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