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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.72, 25,057.55 and 9,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.72, 25,057.55 and 9,693.26 is: 14,517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.72 : 25,057.55 = 9,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.72/25,057.55 = 9,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.72x = 25,057.55 × 9,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.72x = 242,889,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,889,347.11/16,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.57

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