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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.07, 25,475.47 and 9,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.07, 25,475.47 and 9,606.65 is: 14,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.07 : 25,475.47 = 9,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.07/25,475.47 = 9,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.07x = 25,475.47 × 9,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.07x = 244,733,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,733,923.88/16,998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.75

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