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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.94, 25,332.48 and 9,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.94, 25,332.48 and 9,873.18 is: 14,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.94 : 25,332.48 = 9,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.94/25,332.48 = 9,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.94x = 25,332.48 × 9,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.94x = 250,112,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,112,134.89/16,889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,808.35

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