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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.96, 25,440.84 and 9,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.96, 25,440.84 and 9,936.24 is: 14,915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.96 : 25,440.84 = 9,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.96/25,440.84 = 9,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.96x = 25,440.84 × 9,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.96x = 252,786,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,786,292.04/16,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.44

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