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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.28, 25,072.20 and 9,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.28, 25,072.20 and 9,323.64 is: 13,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.28 : 25,072.20 = 9,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.28/25,072.20 = 9,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.28x = 25,072.20 × 9,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.28x = 233,764,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,764,166.81/16,730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.52

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