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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.73, 25,321.14 and 9,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.73, 25,321.14 and 9,086.14 is: 13,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.73 : 25,321.14 = 9,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.73/25,321.14 = 9,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.73x = 25,321.14 × 9,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.73x = 230,071,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,071,423.00/16,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.75

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