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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.60, 25,391.92 and 9,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.60, 25,391.92 and 9,437.82 is: 14,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.60 : 25,391.92 = 9,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.60/25,391.92 = 9,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.60x = 25,391.92 × 9,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.60x = 239,644,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644,308.81/16,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.82

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