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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.21, 25,298.46 and 9,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.21, 25,298.46 and 9,270.88 is: 13,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.21 : 25,298.46 = 9,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.21/25,298.46 = 9,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.21x = 25,298.46 × 9,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.21x = 234,539,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,539,033.86/16,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.03

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