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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.73, 25,141.55 and 9,736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.73, 25,141.55 and 9,736.65 is: 14,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.73 : 25,141.55 = 9,736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.73/25,141.55 = 9,736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.73x = 25,141.55 × 9,736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.73x = 244,794,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,794,424.12/16,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.70

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