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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.38, 25,007.82 and 9,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.38, 25,007.82 and 9,663.57 is: 14,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.38 : 25,007.82 = 9,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.38/25,007.82 = 9,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.38x = 25,007.82 × 9,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.38x = 241,664,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,664,819.12/16,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.35

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