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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.81, 25,133.73 and 9,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.81, 25,133.73 and 9,349.17 is: 14,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.81 : 25,133.73 = 9,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.81/25,133.73 = 9,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.81x = 25,133.73 × 9,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.81x = 234,979,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,979,514.50/16,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.76

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