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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.74, 25,322.64 and 9,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.74, 25,322.64 and 9,087.14 is: 13,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.74 : 25,322.64 = 9,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.74/25,322.64 = 9,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.74x = 25,322.64 × 9,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.74x = 230,110,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,110,374.85/16,894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.24

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