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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.40, 25,292.10 and 9,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.40, 25,292.10 and 9,085.40 is: 13,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.40 : 25,292.10 = 9,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.40/25,292.10 = 9,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.40x = 25,292.10 × 9,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.40x = 229,788,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,788,845.34/16,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.10

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