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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.94, 25,301.01 and 9,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.94, 25,301.01 and 9,069.74 is: 13,608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.94 : 25,301.01 = 9,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.94/25,301.01 = 9,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.94x = 25,301.01 × 9,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.94x = 229,473,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,473,582.44/16,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.97

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