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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.16, 25,086.60 and 9,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.16, 25,086.60 and 9,337.20 is: 13,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.16 : 25,086.60 = 9,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.16/25,086.60 = 9,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.16x = 25,086.60 × 9,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.16x = 234,238,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,238,601.52/16,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.43

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