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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.82, 25,301.40 and 9,854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.82, 25,301.40 and 9,854.92 is: 14,777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.82 : 25,301.40 = 9,854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.82/25,301.40 = 9,854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.82x = 25,301.40 × 9,854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.82x = 249,343,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,343,272.89/16,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.81

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