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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.73, 25,319.64 and 9,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.73, 25,319.64 and 9,085.14 is: 13,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.73 : 25,319.64 = 9,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.73/25,319.64 = 9,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.73x = 25,319.64 × 9,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.73x = 230,032,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,032,474.15/16,892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.25

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