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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.67, 25,150.09 and 9,368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.67, 25,150.09 and 9,368.98 is: 14,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.67 : 25,150.09 = 9,368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.67/25,150.09 = 9,368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.67x = 25,150.09 × 9,368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.67x = 235,630,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,630,603.91/16,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.39

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