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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.70, 25,311.60 and 9,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.70, 25,311.60 and 9,098.40 is: 13,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.70 : 25,311.60 = 9,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.70/25,311.60 = 9,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.70x = 25,311.60 × 9,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.70x = 230,295,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,295,061.44/16,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.98

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