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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.90, 25,040.24 and 9,304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.90, 25,040.24 and 9,304.17 is: 13,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.90 : 25,040.24 = 9,304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.90/25,040.24 = 9,304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.90x = 25,040.24 × 9,304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.90x = 232,978,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,978,544.27/16,709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.55

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