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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.55, 25,266.82 and 9,454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.55, 25,266.82 and 9,454.19 is: 14,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.55 : 25,266.82 = 9,454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.55/25,266.82 = 9,454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.55x = 25,266.82 × 9,454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.55x = 238,877,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,877,316.98/16,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.28

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