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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.18, 25,487.08 and 9,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.18, 25,487.08 and 9,097 is: 13,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.18 : 25,487.08 = 9,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.18/25,487.08 = 9,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.18x = 25,487.08 × 9,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.18x = 231,855,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,855,966.76/16,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.65

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