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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.66, 25,422.86 and 9,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.66, 25,422.86 and 9,058.30 is: 13,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.66 : 25,422.86 = 9,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.66/25,422.86 = 9,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.66x = 25,422.86 × 9,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.66x = 230,287,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,287,720.33/16,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.76

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