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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.62, 25,040.93 and 9,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.62, 25,040.93 and 9,297.59 is: 13,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.62 : 25,040.93 = 9,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.62/25,040.93 = 9,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.62x = 25,040.93 × 9,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.62x = 232,820,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,820,321.82/16,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.31

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