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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.82, 25,296.90 and 9,851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.82, 25,296.90 and 9,851.92 is: 14,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.82 : 25,296.90 = 9,851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.82/25,296.90 = 9,851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.82x = 25,296.90 × 9,851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.82x = 249,222,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,222,908.56/16,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.30

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