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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.44, 25,304.76 and 9,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.44, 25,304.76 and 9,072.24 is: 13,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.44 : 25,304.76 = 9,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.44/25,304.76 = 9,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.44x = 25,304.76 × 9,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.44x = 229,570,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,570,855.86/16,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.72

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