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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.77, 25,114.05 and 9,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.77, 25,114.05 and 9,341.53 is: 14,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.77 : 25,114.05 = 9,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.77/25,114.05 = 9,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.77x = 25,114.05 × 9,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.77x = 234,603,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,603,588.71/16,731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.45

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