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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.40, 25,143.52 and 9,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.40, 25,143.52 and 9,833.12 is: 14,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.40 : 25,143.52 = 9,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.40/25,143.52 = 9,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.40x = 25,143.52 × 9,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.40x = 247,239,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,239,249.38/16,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.63

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