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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.16, 25,423.61 and 9,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.16, 25,423.61 and 9,058.80 is: 13,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.16 : 25,423.61 = 9,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.16/25,423.61 = 9,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.16x = 25,423.61 × 9,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.16x = 230,307,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,307,225.86/16,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.51

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