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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.97, 25,458.26 and 9,582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.97, 25,458.26 and 9,582.84 is: 14,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.97 : 25,458.26 = 9,582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.97/25,458.26 = 9,582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.97x = 25,458.26 × 9,582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.97x = 243,962,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,962,384.34/16,963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.21

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