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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.70, 25,316.70 and 9,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.70, 25,316.70 and 9,466.30 is: 14,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.70 : 25,316.70 = 9,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.70/25,316.70 = 9,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.70x = 25,316.70 × 9,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.70x = 239,655,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,655,477.21/16,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.27

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