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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.51, 25,089.26 and 9,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.51, 25,089.26 and 9,713.47 is: 14,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.51 : 25,089.26 = 9,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.51/25,089.26 = 9,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.51x = 25,089.26 × 9,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.51x = 243,703,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,703,688.85/16,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.55

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