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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.02, 25,091.33 and 9,709.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.02, 25,091.33 and 9,709.33 is: 14,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.02 : 25,091.33 = 9,709.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.02/25,091.33 = 9,709.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.02x = 25,091.33 × 9,709.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.02x = 243,619,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,619,891.83/16,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.32

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