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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.63, 25,023.07 and 9,304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.63, 25,023.07 and 9,304.57 is: 13,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.63 : 25,023.07 = 9,304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.63/25,023.07 = 9,304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.63x = 25,023.07 × 9,304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.63x = 232,828,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,828,734.79/16,696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.66

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