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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.09, 25,445.30 and 9,158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.09, 25,445.30 and 9,158.37 is: 13,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.09 : 25,445.30 = 9,158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.09/25,445.30 = 9,158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.09x = 25,445.30 × 9,158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.09x = 233,037,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,037,426.37/16,944.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.32

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