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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.22, 25,421.88 and 9,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.22, 25,421.88 and 9,068.86 is: 13,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.22 : 25,421.88 = 9,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.22/25,421.88 = 9,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.22x = 25,421.88 × 9,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.22x = 230,547,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,547,470.66/16,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.42

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