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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.20, 25,351.80 and 9,505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.20, 25,351.80 and 9,505.90 is: 14,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.20 : 25,351.80 = 9,505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.20/25,351.80 = 9,505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.20x = 25,351.80 × 9,505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.20x = 240,991,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,991,675.62/16,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,258.85

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