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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.46, 25,058.98 and 9,304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.46, 25,058.98 and 9,304.34 is: 13,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.46 : 25,058.98 = 9,304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.46/25,058.98 = 9,304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.46x = 25,058.98 × 9,304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.46x = 233,157,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,157,269.97/16,705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.95

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