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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.06, 25,475.40 and 9,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.06, 25,475.40 and 9,082.32 is: 13,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.06 : 25,475.40 = 9,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.06/25,475.40 = 9,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.06x = 25,475.40 × 9,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.06x = 231,375,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,375,734.93/16,983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.91

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