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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.84, 25,450.92 and 9,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.84, 25,450.92 and 9,162.12 is: 13,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.84 : 25,450.92 = 9,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.84/25,450.92 = 9,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.84x = 25,450.92 × 9,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.84x = 233,184,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,184,383.15/16,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.94

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