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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.26, 25,419.46 and 9,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.26, 25,419.46 and 9,454.44 is: 14,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.26 : 25,419.46 = 9,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.26/25,419.46 = 9,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.26x = 25,419.46 × 9,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.26x = 240,326,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,326,759.40/16,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.70

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