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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.64, 25,510.26 and 9,617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.64, 25,510.26 and 9,617.51 is: 14,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.64 : 25,510.26 = 9,617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.64/25,510.26 = 9,617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.64x = 25,510.26 × 9,617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.64x = 245,345,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,345,180.65/16,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.22

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