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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.02, 25,342.91 and 9,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.02, 25,342.91 and 9,102.26 is: 13,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.02 : 25,342.91 = 9,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.02/25,342.91 = 9,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.02x = 25,342.91 × 9,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.02x = 230,677,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,677,755.98/16,888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.25

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