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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.44, 25,407.72 and 9,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.44, 25,407.72 and 9,542.28 is: 14,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.44 : 25,407.72 = 9,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.44/25,407.72 = 9,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.44x = 25,407.72 × 9,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.44x = 242,447,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,447,578.40/16,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.89

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