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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.10, 25,266.15 and 9,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.10, 25,266.15 and 9,062.70 is: 13,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.10 : 25,266.15 = 9,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.10/25,266.15 = 9,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.10x = 25,266.15 × 9,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.10x = 228,979,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,979,537.61/16,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.29

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