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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.81, 25,369.04 and 9,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.81, 25,369.04 and 9,895.73 is: 14,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.81 : 25,369.04 = 9,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.81/25,369.04 = 9,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.81x = 25,369.04 × 9,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.81x = 251,045,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,045,170.20/16,909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.13

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