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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.08, 25,016.20 and 9,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.08, 25,016.20 and 9,290.16 is: 13,913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.08 : 25,016.20 = 9,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.08/25,016.20 = 9,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.08x = 25,016.20 × 9,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.08x = 232,404,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,404,500.59/16,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.04

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