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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.34, 25,300.95 and 9,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.34, 25,300.95 and 9,062.04 is: 13,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.34 : 25,300.95 = 9,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.34/25,300.95 = 9,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.34x = 25,300.95 × 9,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.34x = 229,278,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,278,220.94/16,862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.06

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