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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.39, 25,444.85 and 9,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.39, 25,444.85 and 9,946.26 is: 14,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.39 : 25,444.85 = 9,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.39/25,444.85 = 9,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.39x = 25,444.85 × 9,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.39x = 253,081,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081,044.03/16,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,921.89

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