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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.83, 25,341.99 and 9,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.83, 25,341.99 and 9,499.70 is: 14,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.83 : 25,341.99 = 9,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.83/25,341.99 = 9,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.83x = 25,341.99 × 9,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.83x = 240,741,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,741,214.30/16,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.92

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