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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.80, 25,005.60 and 9,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.80, 25,005.60 and 9,272.40 is: 13,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.80 : 25,005.60 = 9,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.80/25,005.60 = 9,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.80x = 25,005.60 × 9,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.80x = 231,861,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,861,925.44/16,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.10

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