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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.70, 25,319.70 and 9,468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.70, 25,319.70 and 9,468.30 is: 14,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.70 : 25,319.70 = 9,468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.70/25,319.70 = 9,468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.70x = 25,319.70 × 9,468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.70x = 239,734,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,734,515.51/16,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.27

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