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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.97, 25,462.76 and 9,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.97, 25,462.76 and 9,585.84 is: 14,385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.97 : 25,462.76 = 9,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.97/25,462.76 = 9,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.97x = 25,462.76 × 9,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.97x = 244,081,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,081,895.39/16,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.71

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