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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.82, 25,063.92 and 9,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.82, 25,063.92 and 9,360.12 is: 14,040.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.82 : 25,063.92 = 9,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.82/25,063.92 = 9,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.82x = 25,063.92 × 9,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.82x = 234,601,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,601,298.87/16,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.57

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