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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.31, 25,369.79 and 9,896.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.31, 25,369.79 and 9,896.23 is: 14,846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.31 : 25,369.79 = 9,896.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.31/25,369.79 = 9,896.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.31x = 25,369.79 × 9,896.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.31x = 251,065,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,065,276.89/16,910.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.88

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