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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.44, 25,324.08 and 9,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.44, 25,324.08 and 9,089.44 is: 13,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.44 : 25,324.08 = 9,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.44/25,324.08 = 9,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.44x = 25,324.08 × 9,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.44x = 230,181,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,181,705.72/16,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.28

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