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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.73, 25,143.05 and 9,737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.73, 25,143.05 and 9,737.65 is: 14,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.73 : 25,143.05 = 9,737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.73/25,143.05 = 9,737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.73x = 25,143.05 × 9,737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.73x = 244,834,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,834,220.83/16,749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.20

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