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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.96, 25,071.40 and 9,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.96, 25,071.40 and 9,317.96 is: 13,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.96 : 25,071.40 = 9,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.96/25,071.40 = 9,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.96x = 25,071.40 × 9,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.96x = 233,614,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,614,302.34/16,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.82

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