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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,970.40, 25,477.20 and 9,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,970.40, 25,477.20 and 9,079.20 is: 13,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,970.40 : 25,477.20 = 9,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,970.40/25,477.20 = 9,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,970.40x = 25,477.20 × 9,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,970.40x = 231,312,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,312,594.24/16,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.36

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