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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.66, 25,209.92 and 9,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.66, 25,209.92 and 9,017.66 is: 13,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.66 : 25,209.92 = 9,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.66/25,209.92 = 9,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.66x = 25,209.92 × 9,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.66x = 227,334,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,334,383.68/16,793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.92

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