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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.37, 25,433.19 and 9,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.37, 25,433.19 and 9,573.80 is: 14,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.37 : 25,433.19 = 9,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.37/25,433.19 = 9,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.37x = 25,433.19 × 9,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.37x = 243,492,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,492,147.26/16,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.34

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