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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.24, 25,425.66 and 9,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.24, 25,425.66 and 9,161.64 is: 13,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.24 : 25,425.66 = 9,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.24/25,425.66 = 9,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.24x = 25,425.66 × 9,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.24x = 232,940,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,940,743.68/16,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.05

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