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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.60, 25,055.63 and 9,306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.60, 25,055.63 and 9,306.23 is: 13,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.60 : 25,055.63 = 9,306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.60/25,055.63 = 9,306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.60x = 25,055.63 × 9,306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.60x = 233,173,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,173,283.77/16,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.48

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