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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.68, 25,273.92 and 9,844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.68, 25,273.92 and 9,844.15 is: 14,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.68 : 25,273.92 = 9,844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.68/25,273.92 = 9,844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.68x = 25,273.92 × 9,844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.68x = 248,800,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,800,259.57/16,874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.00

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