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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.70, 25,318.20 and 9,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.70, 25,318.20 and 9,467.30 is: 14,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.70 : 25,318.20 = 9,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.70/25,318.20 = 9,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.70x = 25,318.20 × 9,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.70x = 239,694,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,694,994.86/16,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.77

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