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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.04, 25,361.96 and 9,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.04, 25,361.96 and 9,102.72 is: 13,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.04 : 25,361.96 = 9,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.04/25,361.96 = 9,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.04x = 25,361.96 × 9,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.04x = 230,862,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,862,820.53/16,903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.07

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