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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.54, 25,302.71 and 9,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.54, 25,302.71 and 9,480.44 is: 14,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.54 : 25,302.71 = 9,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.54/25,302.71 = 9,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.54x = 25,302.71 × 9,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.54x = 239,880,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,880,910.95/16,891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.25

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