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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.88, 25,331.82 and 9,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.88, 25,331.82 and 9,098.92 is: 13,648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.88 : 25,331.82 = 9,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.88/25,331.82 = 9,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.88x = 25,331.82 × 9,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.88x = 230,492,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,492,203.63/16,887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.38

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