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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.42, 25,149.72 and 9,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.42, 25,149.72 and 9,368.73 is: 14,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.42 : 25,149.72 = 9,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.42/25,149.72 = 9,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.42x = 25,149.72 × 9,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.42x = 235,620,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,620,763.66/16,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.01

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