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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.88, 25,330.32 and 9,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.88, 25,330.32 and 9,097.92 is: 13,646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.88 : 25,330.32 = 9,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.88/25,330.32 = 9,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.88x = 25,330.32 × 9,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.88x = 230,453,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,453,224.93/16,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.88

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