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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.68, 25,374.36 and 9,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.68, 25,374.36 and 9,122.32 is: 13,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.68 : 25,374.36 = 9,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.68/25,374.36 = 9,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.68x = 25,374.36 × 9,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.68x = 231,473,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,473,031.72/16,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.55

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