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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.63, 25,294.56 and 9,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.63, 25,294.56 and 9,268.28 is: 13,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.63 : 25,294.56 = 9,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.63/25,294.56 = 9,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.63x = 25,294.56 × 9,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.63x = 234,437,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,437,050.32/16,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.11

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