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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.08, 25,281.72 and 9,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.08, 25,281.72 and 9,474 is: 14,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.08 : 25,281.72 = 9,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.08/25,281.72 = 9,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.08x = 25,281.72 × 9,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.08x = 239,519,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,519,015.28/16,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.91

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