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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.70, 25,310.70 and 9,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.70, 25,310.70 and 9,462.30 is: 14,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.70 : 25,310.70 = 9,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.70/25,310.70 = 9,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.70x = 25,310.70 × 9,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.70x = 239,497,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,497,436.61/16,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.27

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