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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.42, 25,447.77 and 9,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.42, 25,447.77 and 9,969.66 is: 14,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.42 : 25,447.77 = 9,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.42/25,447.77 = 9,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.42x = 25,447.77 × 9,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.42x = 253,705,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,705,614.66/16,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.88

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