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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.39, 25,011.87 and 9,647.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.39, 25,011.87 and 9,647.47 is: 14,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.39 : 25,011.87 = 9,647.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.39/25,011.87 = 9,647.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.39x = 25,011.87 × 9,647.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.39x = 241,301,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,301,265.47/16,653.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.62

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