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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.90, 25,004.10 and 9,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.90, 25,004.10 and 9,649.40 is: 14,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.90 : 25,004.10 = 9,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.90/25,004.10 = 9,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.90x = 25,004.10 × 9,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.90x = 241,274,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,274,562.54/16,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.39

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