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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.44, 25,330.08 and 9,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.44, 25,330.08 and 9,093.44 is: 13,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.44 : 25,330.08 = 9,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.44/25,330.08 = 9,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.44x = 25,330.08 × 9,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.44x = 230,337,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,337,562.68/16,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.28

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