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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.96, 25,414.08 and 9,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.96, 25,414.08 and 9,547.76 is: 14,307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.96 : 25,414.08 = 9,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.96/25,414.08 = 9,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.96x = 25,414.08 × 9,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.96x = 242,647,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,647,409.39/16,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,307.92

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