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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.05, 25,064.34 and 9,307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.05, 25,064.34 and 9,307.93 is: 13,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.05 : 25,064.34 = 9,307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.05/25,064.34 = 9,307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.05x = 25,064.34 × 9,307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.05x = 233,297,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,122.22/16,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.32

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