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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.92, 25,281.75 and 9,367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.92, 25,281.75 and 9,367.07 is: 14,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.92 : 25,281.75 = 9,367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.92/25,281.75 = 9,367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.92x = 25,281.75 × 9,367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.92x = 236,815,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,815,921.97/16,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.76

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