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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.20, 25,038.90 and 9,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.20, 25,038.90 and 9,305.40 is: 13,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.20 : 25,038.90 = 9,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.20/25,038.90 = 9,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.20x = 25,038.90 × 9,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.20x = 232,996,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,996,980.06/16,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.06

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