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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.38, 25,135.04 and 9,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.38, 25,135.04 and 9,732.31 is: 14,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.38 : 25,135.04 = 9,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.38/25,135.04 = 9,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.38x = 25,135.04 × 9,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.38x = 244,622,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,622,001.14/16,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.20

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