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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.40, 25,442.10 and 9,185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.40, 25,442.10 and 9,185.40 is: 13,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.40 : 25,442.10 = 9,185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.40/25,442.10 = 9,185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.40x = 25,442.10 × 9,185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.40x = 233,695,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,695,865.34/16,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.10

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