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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.41, 25,046.97 and 9,308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.41, 25,046.97 and 9,308.67 is: 13,949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.41 : 25,046.97 = 9,308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.41/25,046.97 = 9,308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.41x = 25,046.97 × 9,308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.41x = 233,153,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,153,978.23/16,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.28

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