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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.71, 25,441.97 and 9,936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.71, 25,441.97 and 9,936.99 is: 14,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.71 : 25,441.97 = 9,936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.71/25,441.97 = 9,936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.71x = 25,441.97 × 9,936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.71x = 252,816,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,816,551.79/16,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,916.57

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