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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.40, 25,379.70 and 9,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.40, 25,379.70 and 9,014.20 is: 13,532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.40 : 25,379.70 = 9,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.40/25,379.70 = 9,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.40x = 25,379.70 × 9,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.40x = 228,777,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,777,691.74/16,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.82

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