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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.74, 25,051.14 and 9,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.74, 25,051.14 and 9,319.68 is: 13,970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.74 : 25,051.14 = 9,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.74/25,051.14 = 9,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.74x = 25,051.14 × 9,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.74x = 233,468,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,468,608.44/16,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.34

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