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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.62, 25,316.55 and 9,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.62, 25,316.55 and 9,496.98 is: 14,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.62 : 25,316.55 = 9,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.62/25,316.55 = 9,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.62x = 25,316.55 × 9,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.62x = 240,430,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,430,769.02/16,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.63

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