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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.38, 25,388.22 and 9,529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.38, 25,388.22 and 9,529.22 is: 14,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.38 : 25,388.22 = 9,529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.38/25,388.22 = 9,529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.38x = 25,388.22 × 9,529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.38x = 241,929,933.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,929,933.79/16,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.36

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