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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.32, 25,466.64 and 9,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.32, 25,466.64 and 9,211.60 is: 13,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.32 : 25,466.64 = 9,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.32/25,466.64 = 9,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.32x = 25,466.64 × 9,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.32x = 234,588,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,588,501.02/16,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.50

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