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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.96, 25,431.84 and 9,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.96, 25,431.84 and 9,930.24 is: 14,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.96 : 25,431.84 = 9,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.96/25,431.84 = 9,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.96x = 25,431.84 × 9,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.96x = 252,544,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,544,274.84/16,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.44

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