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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.26, 25,348.77 and 9,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.26, 25,348.77 and 9,104.67 is: 13,646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.26 : 25,348.77 = 9,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.26/25,348.77 = 9,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.26x = 25,348.77 × 9,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.26x = 230,792,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,792,185.76/16,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.44

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