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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.51, 25,335.56 and 9,092.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.51, 25,335.56 and 9,092.77 is: 13,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.51 : 25,335.56 = 9,092.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.51/25,335.56 = 9,092.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.51x = 25,335.56 × 9,092.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.51x = 230,370,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,370,374.44/16,885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.08

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