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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.63, 25,138.32 and 9,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.63, 25,138.32 and 9,347.41 is: 14,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.63 : 25,138.32 = 9,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.63/25,138.32 = 9,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.63x = 25,138.32 × 9,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.63x = 234,978,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,978,183.75/16,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.49

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