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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.30, 25,046.72 and 9,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.30, 25,046.72 and 9,296.18 is: 13,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.30 : 25,046.72 = 9,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.30/25,046.72 = 9,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.30x = 25,046.72 × 9,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.30x = 232,838,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,838,833.67/16,697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.70

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