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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.38, 25,025.69 and 9,306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.38, 25,025.69 and 9,306.32 is: 13,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.38 : 25,025.69 = 9,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.38/25,025.69 = 9,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.38x = 25,025.69 × 9,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.38x = 232,896,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,896,977.50/16,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.28

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