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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.24, 25,323.39 and 9,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.24, 25,323.39 and 9,087.64 is: 13,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.24 : 25,323.39 = 9,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.24/25,323.39 = 9,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.24x = 25,323.39 × 9,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.24x = 230,129,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,129,851.90/16,895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.99

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