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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.30, 25,392.90 and 9,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.30, 25,392.90 and 9,544.66 is: 14,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.30 : 25,392.90 = 9,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.30/25,392.90 = 9,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.30x = 25,392.90 × 9,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.30x = 242,366,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,366,596.91/16,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.82

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