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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.83, 25,476.59 and 9,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.83, 25,476.59 and 9,607.40 is: 14,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.83 : 25,476.59 = 9,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.83/25,476.59 = 9,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.83x = 25,476.59 × 9,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.83x = 244,763,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,763,615.35/16,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,398.85

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