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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.30, 25,393.83 and 9,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.30, 25,393.83 and 9,912.24 is: 14,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.30 : 25,393.83 = 9,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.30/25,393.83 = 9,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.30x = 25,393.83 × 9,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.30x = 251,709,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,709,737.48/16,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.92

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