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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.69, 25,378.89 and 9,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.69, 25,378.89 and 9,711.10 is: 14,561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.69 : 25,378.89 = 9,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.69/25,378.89 = 9,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.69x = 25,378.89 × 9,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.69x = 246,456,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,456,938.68/16,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.98

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