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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.80, 25,061.10 and 9,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.80, 25,061.10 and 9,309.40 is: 13,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.80 : 25,061.10 = 9,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.80/25,061.10 = 9,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.80x = 25,061.10 × 9,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.80x = 233,303,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,303,804.34/16,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.59

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