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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.52, 25,054.01 and 9,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.52, 25,054.01 and 9,305.15 is: 13,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.52 : 25,054.01 = 9,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.52/25,054.01 = 9,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.52x = 25,054.01 × 9,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.52x = 233,131,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,131,181.57/16,696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.86

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