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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.83, 25,274.12 and 9,836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.83, 25,274.12 and 9,836.90 is: 14,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.83 : 25,274.12 = 9,836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.83/25,274.12 = 9,836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.83x = 25,274.12 × 9,836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.83x = 248,618,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,618,815.47/16,854.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.60

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