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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.88, 25,069.44 and 9,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.88, 25,069.44 and 9,331.88 is: 13,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.88 : 25,069.44 = 9,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.88/25,069.44 = 9,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.88x = 25,069.44 × 9,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.88x = 233,945,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,945,005.75/16,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.68

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