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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.57, 25,477.83 and 9,194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.57, 25,477.83 and 9,194.13 is: 13,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.57 : 25,477.83 = 9,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.57/25,477.83 = 9,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.57x = 25,477.83 × 9,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.57x = 234,246,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,246,481.14/16,989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.66

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