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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.81, 25,083.77 and 9,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.81, 25,083.77 and 9,709.99 is: 14,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.81 : 25,083.77 = 9,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.81/25,083.77 = 9,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.81x = 25,083.77 × 9,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.81x = 243,563,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,563,099.22/16,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.37

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