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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.44, 25,306.08 and 9,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.44, 25,306.08 and 9,077.44 is: 13,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.44 : 25,306.08 = 9,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.44/25,306.08 = 9,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.44x = 25,306.08 × 9,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.44x = 229,714,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,714,422.84/16,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.29

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