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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.01, 25,093.68 and 9,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.01, 25,093.68 and 9,716.25 is: 14,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.01 : 25,093.68 = 9,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.01/25,093.68 = 9,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.01x = 25,093.68 × 9,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.01x = 243,816,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,816,294.25/16,751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.32

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