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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.84, 25,302.88 and 9,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.84, 25,302.88 and 9,855.88 is: 14,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.84 : 25,302.88 = 9,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.84/25,302.88 = 9,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.84x = 25,302.88 × 9,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.84x = 249,382,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,382,148.93/16,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.22

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