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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.03, 24,718.30 and 9,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.03, 24,718.30 and 9,925.16 is: 14,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.03 : 24,718.30 = 9,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.03/24,718.30 = 9,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.03x = 24,718.30 × 9,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.03x = 245,332,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,332,934.02/16,508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.43

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