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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.47, 25,052.97 and 9,300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.47, 25,052.97 and 9,300.34 is: 13,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.47 : 25,052.97 = 9,300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.47/25,052.97 = 9,300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.47x = 25,052.97 × 9,300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.47x = 233,001,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,001,249.51/16,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.95

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