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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.35, 25,406.10 and 9,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.35, 25,406.10 and 9,926.85 is: 14,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.35 : 25,406.10 = 9,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.35/25,406.10 = 9,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.35x = 25,406.10 × 9,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.35x = 252,202,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,202,543.79/16,965.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.75

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