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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.68, 25,359.36 and 9,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.68, 25,359.36 and 9,112.32 is: 13,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.68 : 25,359.36 = 9,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.68/25,359.36 = 9,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.68x = 25,359.36 × 9,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.68x = 231,082,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,082,603.32/16,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.55

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