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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.65, 25,221.17 and 9,417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.65, 25,221.17 and 9,417.67 is: 14,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.65 : 25,221.17 = 9,417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.65/25,221.17 = 9,417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.65x = 25,221.17 × 9,417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.65x = 237,524,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,524,616.57/16,835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.43

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