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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.92, 25,257.96 and 9,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.92, 25,257.96 and 9,457.68 is: 14,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.92 : 25,257.96 = 9,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.92/25,257.96 = 9,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.92x = 25,257.96 × 9,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.92x = 238,881,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,881,703.13/16,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.02

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