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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.90, 25,444.35 and 9,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.90, 25,444.35 and 9,186.90 is: 13,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.90 : 25,444.35 = 9,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.90/25,444.35 = 9,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.90x = 25,444.35 × 9,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.90x = 233,754,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,754,699.02/16,962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.35

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