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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,980.44, 25,461.28 and 9,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,980.44, 25,461.28 and 9,092.20 is: 13,633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,980.44 : 25,461.28 = 9,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,980.44/25,461.28 = 9,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,980.44x = 25,461.28 × 9,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,980.44x = 231,499,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,499,050.02/16,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.28

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