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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.44, 25,149.74 and 9,368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.44, 25,149.74 and 9,368.75 is: 14,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.44 : 25,149.74 = 9,368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.44/25,149.74 = 9,368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.44x = 25,149.74 × 9,368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.44x = 235,621,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,621,454.03/16,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.03

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