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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.65, 25,050.23 and 9,298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.65, 25,050.23 and 9,298.55 is: 13,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.65 : 25,050.23 = 9,298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.65/25,050.23 = 9,298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.65x = 25,050.23 × 9,298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.65x = 232,930,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,930,644.42/16,699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.24

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