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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.09, 25,274.81 and 9,837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.09, 25,274.81 and 9,837.13 is: 14,751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.09 : 25,274.81 = 9,837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.09/25,274.81 = 9,837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.09x = 25,274.81 × 9,837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.09x = 248,631,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,631,465.32/16,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.12

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