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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.96, 25,107.42 and 9,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.96, 25,107.42 and 9,338.28 is: 14,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.96 : 25,107.42 = 9,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.96/25,107.42 = 9,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.96x = 25,107.42 × 9,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.96x = 234,460,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,460,118.04/16,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.69

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