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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.60, 25,082.94 and 9,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.60, 25,082.94 and 9,699.80 is: 14,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.60 : 25,082.94 = 9,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.60/25,082.94 = 9,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.60x = 25,082.94 × 9,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.60x = 243,299,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,299,501.41/16,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.19

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