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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.10, 25,419.15 and 9,072.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.10, 25,419.15 and 9,072.90 is: 13,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.10 : 25,419.15 = 9,072.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.10/25,419.15 = 9,072.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.10x = 25,419.15 × 9,072.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.10x = 230,625,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,625,406.04/16,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.35

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