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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.72, 25,252.92 and 9,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.72, 25,252.92 and 9,450 is: 14,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.72 : 25,252.92 = 9,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.72/25,252.92 = 9,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.72x = 25,252.92 × 9,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.72x = 238,640,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,640,094.00/16,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.69

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