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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.34, 25,453.17 and 9,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.34, 25,453.17 and 9,163.62 is: 13,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.34 : 25,453.17 = 9,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.34/25,453.17 = 9,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.34x = 25,453.17 × 9,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.34x = 233,243,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,243,177.68/16,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.20

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