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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.01, 25,337.81 and 9,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.01, 25,337.81 and 9,094.27 is: 13,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.01 : 25,337.81 = 9,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.01/25,337.81 = 9,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.01x = 25,337.81 × 9,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.01x = 230,428,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,428,885.35/16,887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.33

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