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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.60, 25,317.69 and 9,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.60, 25,317.69 and 9,073.30 is: 13,613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.60 : 25,317.69 = 9,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.60/25,317.69 = 9,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.60x = 25,317.69 × 9,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.60x = 229,714,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,714,996.68/16,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.87

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