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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.46, 25,343.13 and 9,498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.46, 25,343.13 and 9,498.30 is: 14,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.46 : 25,343.13 = 9,498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.46/25,343.13 = 9,498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.46x = 25,343.13 × 9,498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.46x = 240,716,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,716,651.68/16,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.01

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