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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.40, 25,367.10 and 9,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.40, 25,367.10 and 9,135.40 is: 13,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.40 : 25,367.10 = 9,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.40/25,367.10 = 9,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.40x = 25,367.10 × 9,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.40x = 231,738,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,738,605.34/16,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.10

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