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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.70, 25,014.15 and 9,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.70, 25,014.15 and 9,288.90 is: 13,915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.70 : 25,014.15 = 9,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.70/25,014.15 = 9,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.70x = 25,014.15 × 9,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.70x = 232,353,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,353,937.94/16,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.33

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