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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.84, 25,030.80 and 9,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.84, 25,030.80 and 9,762.24 is: 14,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.84 : 25,030.80 = 9,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.84/25,030.80 = 9,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.84x = 25,030.80 × 9,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.84x = 244,356,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,356,676.99/16,695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.78

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