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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.13, 25,433.15 and 9,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.13, 25,433.15 and 9,942.82 is: 14,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.13 : 25,433.15 = 9,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.13/25,433.15 = 9,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.13x = 25,433.15 × 9,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.13x = 252,877,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,877,119.19/16,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.21

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