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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.68, 25,406.12 and 9,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.68, 25,406.12 and 9,043.06 is: 13,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.68 : 25,406.12 = 9,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.68/25,406.12 = 9,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.68x = 25,406.12 × 9,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.68x = 229,749,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,749,067.53/16,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.37

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