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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.63, 25,136.82 and 9,346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.63, 25,136.82 and 9,346.41 is: 14,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.63 : 25,136.82 = 9,346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.63/25,136.82 = 9,346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.63x = 25,136.82 × 9,346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.63x = 234,939,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,939,025.82/16,758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.99

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