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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.32, 25,270.68 and 9,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.32, 25,270.68 and 9,834.38 is: 14,747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.32 : 25,270.68 = 9,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.32/25,270.68 = 9,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.32x = 25,270.68 × 9,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.32x = 248,521,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,521,475.27/16,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.02

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