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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.76, 25,417.80 and 9,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.76, 25,417.80 and 9,570.32 is: 14,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.76 : 25,417.80 = 9,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.76/25,417.80 = 9,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.76x = 25,417.80 × 9,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.76x = 243,256,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,256,479.70/16,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.70

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