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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.80, 25,109.70 and 9,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.80, 25,109.70 and 9,741.40 is: 14,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.80 : 25,109.70 = 9,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.80/25,109.70 = 9,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.80x = 25,109.70 × 9,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.80x = 244,603,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,603,631.58/16,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.10

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