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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.38, 25,391.22 and 9,531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.38, 25,391.22 and 9,531.22 is: 14,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.38 : 25,391.22 = 9,531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.38/25,391.22 = 9,531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.38x = 25,391.22 × 9,531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.38x = 242,009,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,009,303.89/16,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.36

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