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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.72, 25,392.11 and 9,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.72, 25,392.11 and 9,437.94 is: 14,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.72 : 25,392.11 = 9,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.72/25,392.11 = 9,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.72x = 25,392.11 × 9,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.72x = 239,649,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,649,258.68/16,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.00

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