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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.44, 25,456.11 and 9,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.44, 25,456.11 and 9,085.04 is: 13,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.44 : 25,456.11 = 9,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.44/25,456.11 = 9,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.44x = 25,456.11 × 9,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.44x = 231,269,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,269,650.31/16,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.95

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