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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.74, 25,050.38 and 9,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.74, 25,050.38 and 9,298.62 is: 13,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.74 : 25,050.38 = 9,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.74/25,050.38 = 9,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.74x = 25,050.38 × 9,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.74x = 232,933,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,933,917.98/16,699.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.36

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