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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.51, 25,337.06 and 9,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.51, 25,337.06 and 9,093.77 is: 13,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.51 : 25,337.06 = 9,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.51/25,337.06 = 9,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.51x = 25,337.06 × 9,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.51x = 230,409,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,409,396.12/16,886.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.58

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