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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.67, 25,278.68 and 9,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.67, 25,278.68 and 9,839.70 is: 14,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.67 : 25,278.68 = 9,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.67/25,278.68 = 9,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.67x = 25,278.68 × 9,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.67x = 248,734,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,734,578.40/16,857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.98

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