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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.60, 25,103.45 and 9,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.60, 25,103.45 and 9,342.36 is: 14,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.60 : 25,103.45 = 9,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.60/25,103.45 = 9,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.60x = 25,103.45 × 9,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.60x = 234,525,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,525,490.50/16,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.08

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