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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.70, 25,067.55 and 9,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.70, 25,067.55 and 9,713.30 is: 14,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.70 : 25,067.55 = 9,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.70/25,067.55 = 9,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.70x = 25,067.55 × 9,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.70x = 243,488,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,488,633.42/16,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.95

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