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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.28, 25,266.42 and 9,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.28, 25,266.42 and 9,042.36 is: 13,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.28 : 25,266.42 = 9,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.28/25,266.42 = 9,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.28x = 25,266.42 × 9,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.28x = 228,468,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,468,065.55/16,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.54

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