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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.30, 25,389.92 and 9,542.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.30, 25,389.92 and 9,542.66 is: 14,294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.30 : 25,389.92 = 9,542.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.30/25,389.92 = 9,542.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.30x = 25,389.92 × 9,542.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.30x = 242,287,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,287,373.99/16,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.83

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