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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.93, 25,082.46 and 9,709.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.93, 25,082.46 and 9,709.09 is: 14,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.93 : 25,082.46 = 9,709.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.93/25,082.46 = 9,709.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.93x = 25,082.46 × 9,709.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.93x = 243,527,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,527,869.40/16,726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,559.03

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