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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.38, 25,340.04 and 9,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.38, 25,340.04 and 9,112.50 is: 13,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.38 : 25,340.04 = 9,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.38/25,340.04 = 9,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.38x = 25,340.04 × 9,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.38x = 230,911,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,911,114.50/16,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.28

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