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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.72, 25,056.06 and 9,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.72, 25,056.06 and 9,692.26 is: 14,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.72 : 25,056.06 = 9,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.72/25,056.06 = 9,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.72x = 25,056.06 × 9,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.72x = 242,849,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,849,890.05/16,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.07

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