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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.77, 25,069.50 and 9,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.77, 25,069.50 and 9,332.01 is: 13,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.77 : 25,069.50 = 9,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.77/25,069.50 = 9,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.77x = 25,069.50 × 9,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.77x = 233,948,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,948,824.70/16,731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.32

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