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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.95, 25,340.22 and 9,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.95, 25,340.22 and 9,006.07 is: 13,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.95 : 25,340.22 = 9,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.95/25,340.22 = 9,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.95x = 25,340.22 × 9,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.95x = 228,215,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,215,750.11/16,911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.35

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