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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.84, 25,462.92 and 9,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.84, 25,462.92 and 9,170.12 is: 13,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.84 : 25,462.92 = 9,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.84/25,462.92 = 9,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.84x = 25,462.92 × 9,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.84x = 233,498,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,498,031.95/16,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.95

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