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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.34, 25,135.22 and 9,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.34, 25,135.22 and 9,275.74 is: 13,912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.34 : 25,135.22 = 9,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.34/25,135.22 = 9,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.34x = 25,135.22 × 9,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.34x = 233,147,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,147,719.18/16,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.34

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