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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.26, 25,050.07 and 9,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.26, 25,050.07 and 9,687.26 is: 14,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.26 : 25,050.07 = 9,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.26/25,050.07 = 9,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.26x = 25,050.07 × 9,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.26x = 242,666,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,666,541.11/16,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.36

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