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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.76, 25,325.91 and 9,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.76, 25,325.91 and 9,883.44 is: 14,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.76 : 25,325.91 = 9,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.76/25,325.91 = 9,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.76x = 25,325.91 × 9,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.76x = 250,307,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,307,111.93/16,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,820.05

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