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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.36, 25,285.02 and 9,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.36, 25,285.02 and 9,460.38 is: 14,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.36 : 25,285.02 = 9,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.36/25,285.02 = 9,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.36x = 25,285.02 × 9,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.36x = 239,205,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,205,897.51/16,878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.34

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