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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.57, 25,473.22 and 9,605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.57, 25,473.22 and 9,605.15 is: 14,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.57 : 25,473.22 = 9,605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.57/25,473.22 = 9,605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.57x = 25,473.22 × 9,605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.57x = 244,674,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,674,043.23/16,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.50

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