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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.04, 25,077.60 and 9,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.04, 25,077.60 and 9,322 is: 13,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.04 : 25,077.60 = 9,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.04/25,077.60 = 9,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.04x = 25,077.60 × 9,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.04x = 233,773,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,773,387.20/16,740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.92

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