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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.61, 25,057.13 and 9,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.61, 25,057.13 and 9,307.23 is: 13,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.61 : 25,057.13 = 9,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.61/25,057.13 = 9,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.61x = 25,057.13 × 9,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.61x = 233,212,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,212,300.23/16,698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,965.98

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