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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.04, 25,338.40 and 9,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.04, 25,338.40 and 9,005 is: 13,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.04 : 25,338.40 = 9,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.04/25,338.40 = 9,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.04x = 25,338.40 × 9,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.04x = 228,172,292
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,172,292/16,898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.89

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