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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.16, 25,389.70 and 9,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.16, 25,389.70 and 9,914.29 is: 14,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.16 : 25,389.70 = 9,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.16/25,389.70 = 9,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.16x = 25,389.70 × 9,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.16x = 251,720,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,720,848.81/16,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.43

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