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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.68, 25,006.32 and 9,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.68, 25,006.32 and 9,279.36 is: 13,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.68 : 25,006.32 = 9,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.68/25,006.32 = 9,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.68x = 25,006.32 × 9,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.68x = 232,042,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,042,645.56/16,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.03

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