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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.16, 25,458.72 and 9,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.16, 25,458.72 and 9,580.96 is: 14,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.16 : 25,458.72 = 9,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.16/25,458.72 = 9,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.16x = 25,458.72 × 9,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.16x = 243,918,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,918,977.97/16,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,375.10

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