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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.33, 25,477.34 and 9,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.33, 25,477.34 and 9,607.90 is: 14,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.33 : 25,477.34 = 9,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.33/25,477.34 = 9,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.33x = 25,477.34 × 9,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.33x = 244,783,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,783,559.56/16,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.60

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