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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.76, 25,466.80 and 9,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.76, 25,466.80 and 9,580.36 is: 14,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.76 : 25,466.80 = 9,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.76/25,466.80 = 9,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.76x = 25,466.80 × 9,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.76x = 243,981,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,981,112.05/16,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.25

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