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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.02, 25,470.19 and 9,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.02, 25,470.19 and 9,385.44 is: 14,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.02 : 25,470.19 = 9,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.02/25,470.19 = 9,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.02x = 25,470.19 × 9,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.02x = 239,048,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,048,940.03/16,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.59

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