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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.07, 25,476.97 and 9,607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.07, 25,476.97 and 9,607.65 is: 14,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.07 : 25,476.97 = 9,607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.07/25,476.97 = 9,607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.07x = 25,476.97 × 9,607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.07x = 244,773,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,773,810.82/16,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.25

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