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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.09, 25,054.85 and 9,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.09, 25,054.85 and 9,305.71 is: 13,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.09 : 25,054.85 = 9,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.09/25,054.85 = 9,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.09x = 25,054.85 × 9,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.09x = 233,153,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,153,158.35/16,697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.70

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