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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.40, 25,289.10 and 9,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.40, 25,289.10 and 9,083.40 is: 13,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.40 : 25,289.10 = 9,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.40/25,289.10 = 9,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.40x = 25,289.10 × 9,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.40x = 229,711,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,711,010.94/16,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.10

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