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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.36, 25,105.95 and 9,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.36, 25,105.95 and 9,239.54 is: 13,850.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.36 : 25,105.95 = 9,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.36/25,105.95 = 9,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.36x = 25,105.95 × 9,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.36x = 231,967,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,967,303.73/16,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.98

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