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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.58, 25,477.72 and 9,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.58, 25,477.72 and 9,608.16 is: 14,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.58 : 25,477.72 = 9,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.58/25,477.72 = 9,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.58x = 25,477.72 × 9,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.58x = 244,794,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,794,010.20/16,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.00

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