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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.74, 25,324.14 and 9,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.74, 25,324.14 and 9,088.14 is: 13,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.74 : 25,324.14 = 9,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.74/25,324.14 = 9,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.74x = 25,324.14 × 9,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.74x = 230,149,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,149,329.70/16,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.74

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