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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.18, 25,218.84 and 9,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.18, 25,218.84 and 9,803.71 is: 14,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.18 : 25,218.84 = 9,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.18/25,218.84 = 9,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.18x = 25,218.84 × 9,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.18x = 247,238,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,238,193.90/16,845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.09

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