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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.88, 25,333.32 and 9,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.88, 25,333.32 and 9,099.92 is: 13,649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.88 : 25,333.32 = 9,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.88/25,333.32 = 9,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.88x = 25,333.32 × 9,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.88x = 230,531,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,531,185.33/16,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.88

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