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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.99, 25,462.26 and 9,233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.99, 25,462.26 and 9,233.01 is: 13,849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.99 : 25,462.26 = 9,233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.99/25,462.26 = 9,233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.99x = 25,462.26 × 9,233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.99x = 235,093,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,093,301.20/16,974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.39

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