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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.96, 25,111.92 and 9,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.96, 25,111.92 and 9,341.28 is: 14,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.96 : 25,111.92 = 9,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.96/25,111.92 = 9,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.96x = 25,111.92 × 9,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.96x = 234,577,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,577,476.06/16,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.19

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