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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.90, 25,463.76 and 9,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.90, 25,463.76 and 9,233.92 is: 13,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.90 : 25,463.76 = 9,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.90/25,463.76 = 9,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.90x = 25,463.76 × 9,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.90x = 235,130,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,130,322.74/16,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.83

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