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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.86, 25,517.10 and 9,211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.86, 25,517.10 and 9,211.14 is: 13,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.86 : 25,517.10 = 9,211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.86/25,517.10 = 9,211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.86x = 25,517.10 × 9,211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.86x = 235,041,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,041,580.49/16,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.53

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