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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.20, 25,323.30 and 9,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.20, 25,323.30 and 9,106.20 is: 13,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.20 : 25,323.30 = 9,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.20/25,323.30 = 9,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.20x = 25,323.30 × 9,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.20x = 230,599,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,599,034.46/16,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.30

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