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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.96, 25,407.24 and 9,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.96, 25,407.24 and 9,966.92 is: 14,950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.96 : 25,407.24 = 9,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.96/25,407.24 = 9,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.96x = 25,407.24 × 9,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.96x = 253,231,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,231,928.50/16,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.56

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