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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.26, 25,053.06 and 9,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.26, 25,053.06 and 9,689.26 is: 14,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.26 : 25,053.06 = 9,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.26/25,053.06 = 9,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.26x = 25,053.06 × 9,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.26x = 242,745,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,745,612.14/16,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.35

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