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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.40, 25,252.02 and 9,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.40, 25,252.02 and 9,044.10 is: 13,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.40 : 25,252.02 = 9,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.40/25,252.02 = 9,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.40x = 25,252.02 × 9,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.40x = 228,381,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,381,794.08/16,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.32

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