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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.04, 24,990.68 and 9,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.04, 24,990.68 and 9,275.70 is: 13,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.04 : 24,990.68 = 9,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.04/24,990.68 = 9,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.04x = 24,990.68 × 9,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.04x = 231,806,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806,050.48/16,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.38

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