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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.16, 25,016.94 and 9,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.16, 25,016.94 and 9,275.10 is: 13,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.16 : 25,016.94 = 9,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.16/25,016.94 = 9,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.16x = 25,016.94 × 9,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.16x = 232,034,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,034,620.19/16,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.67

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