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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.76, 25,066.89 and 9,321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.76, 25,066.89 and 9,321.36 is: 13,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.76 : 25,066.89 = 9,321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.76/25,066.89 = 9,321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.76x = 25,066.89 × 9,321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.76x = 233,657,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,657,505.77/16,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.75

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