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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.07, 25,285.32 and 9,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.07, 25,285.32 and 9,844.14 is: 14,761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.07 : 25,285.32 = 9,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.07/25,285.32 = 9,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.07x = 25,285.32 × 9,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.07x = 248,912,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,912,230.02/16,862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.67

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