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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.28, 25,347.22 and 9,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.28, 25,347.22 and 9,003.79 is: 13,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.28 : 25,347.22 = 9,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.28/25,347.22 = 9,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.28x = 25,347.22 × 9,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.28x = 228,220,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,220,919.23/16,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.58

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