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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.60, 25,409.70 and 9,911.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.60, 25,409.70 and 9,911.80 is: 14,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.60 : 25,409.70 = 9,911.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.60/25,409.70 = 9,911.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.60x = 25,409.70 × 9,911.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.60x = 251,855,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,855,864.46/16,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,881.05

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