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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.73, 25,086.94 and 9,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.73, 25,086.94 and 9,710.51 is: 14,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.73 : 25,086.94 = 9,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.73/25,086.94 = 9,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.73x = 25,086.94 × 9,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.73x = 243,606,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,606,929.90/16,728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.19

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