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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.55, 25,268.32 and 9,455.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.55, 25,268.32 and 9,455.19 is: 14,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.55 : 25,268.32 = 9,455.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.55/25,268.32 = 9,455.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.55x = 25,268.32 × 9,455.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.55x = 238,916,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,916,766.58/16,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.78

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