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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.70, 25,456.20 and 9,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.70, 25,456.20 and 9,559.30 is: 14,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.70 : 25,456.20 = 9,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.70/25,456.20 = 9,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.70x = 25,456.20 × 9,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.70x = 243,343,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,343,452.66/16,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,345.80

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