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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.96, 25,330.56 and 9,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.96, 25,330.56 and 9,875.36 is: 14,807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.96 : 25,330.56 = 9,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.96/25,330.56 = 9,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.96x = 25,330.56 × 9,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.96x = 250,148,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,148,399.00/16,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.85

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