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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.01, 25,277.69 and 9,839.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.01, 25,277.69 and 9,839.05 is: 14,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.01 : 25,277.69 = 9,839.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.01/25,277.69 = 9,839.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.01x = 25,277.69 × 9,839.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.01x = 248,708,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,708,455.79/16,857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.01

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