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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.80, 25,327.92 and 9,488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.80, 25,327.92 and 9,488.76 is: 14,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.80 : 25,327.92 = 9,488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.80/25,327.92 = 9,488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.80x = 25,327.92 × 9,488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.80x = 240,330,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,330,554.18/16,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.02

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