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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.38, 25,389.72 and 9,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.38, 25,389.72 and 9,530.22 is: 14,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.38 : 25,389.72 = 9,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.38/25,389.72 = 9,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.38x = 25,389.72 × 9,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.38x = 241,969,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,969,617.34/16,948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,276.86

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