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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.60, 25,033.88 and 9,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.60, 25,033.88 and 9,303.68 is: 13,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.60 : 25,033.88 = 9,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.60/25,033.88 = 9,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.60x = 25,033.88 × 9,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.60x = 232,907,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,907,208.68/16,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.04

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