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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.40, 25,479.60 and 9,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.40, 25,479.60 and 9,113.20 is: 13,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.40 : 25,479.60 = 9,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.40/25,479.60 = 9,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.40x = 25,479.60 × 9,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.40x = 232,200,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,690.72/16,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.80

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