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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.30, 25,324.17 and 9,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.30, 25,324.17 and 9,486.26 is: 14,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.30 : 25,324.17 = 9,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.30/25,324.17 = 9,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.30x = 25,324.17 × 9,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.30x = 240,231,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,231,660.90/16,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.28

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