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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.53, 25,091.46 and 9,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.53, 25,091.46 and 9,714.77 is: 14,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.53 : 25,091.46 = 9,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.53/25,091.46 = 9,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.53x = 25,091.46 × 9,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.53x = 243,757,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,757,825.59/16,749.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.11

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