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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.02, 25,391.82 and 9,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.02, 25,391.82 and 9,533 is: 14,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.02 : 25,391.82 = 9,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.02/25,391.82 = 9,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.02x = 25,391.82 × 9,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.02x = 242,060,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,060,220.06/16,944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.88

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