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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.94, 25,327.98 and 9,870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.94, 25,327.98 and 9,870.18 is: 14,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.94 : 25,327.98 = 9,870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.94/25,327.98 = 9,870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.94x = 25,327.98 × 9,870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.94x = 249,991,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,991,721.64/16,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.85

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