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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.07, 25,046.35 and 9,295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.07, 25,046.35 and 9,295.94 is: 13,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.07 : 25,046.35 = 9,295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.07/25,046.35 = 9,295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.07x = 25,046.35 × 9,295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.07x = 232,829,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,829,406.20/16,697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.33

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