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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.96, 25,268.04 and 9,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.96, 25,268.04 and 9,451.68 is: 14,174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.96 : 25,268.04 = 9,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.96/25,268.04 = 9,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.96x = 25,268.04 × 9,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.96x = 238,825,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,825,428.31/16,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.49

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