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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.40, 25,433.82 and 9,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.40, 25,433.82 and 9,166.92 is: 13,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.40 : 25,433.82 = 9,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.40/25,433.82 = 9,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.40x = 25,433.82 × 9,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.40x = 233,149,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,149,793.23/16,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.64

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