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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.88, 25,014.57 and 9,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.88, 25,014.57 and 9,668.08 is: 14,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.88 : 25,014.57 = 9,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.88/25,014.57 = 9,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.88x = 25,014.57 × 9,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.88x = 241,842,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,842,863.93/16,702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.11

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