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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.44, 25,322.58 and 9,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.44, 25,322.58 and 9,088.44 is: 13,620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.44 : 25,322.58 = 9,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.44/25,322.58 = 9,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.44x = 25,322.58 × 9,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.44x = 230,142,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,142,748.98/16,896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.78

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