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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.02, 25,092.83 and 9,710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.02, 25,092.83 and 9,710.33 is: 14,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.02 : 25,092.83 = 9,710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.02/25,092.83 = 9,710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.02x = 25,092.83 × 9,710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.02x = 243,659,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,659,659.93/16,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.83

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