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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.16, 25,159.61 and 9,749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.16, 25,159.61 and 9,749.46 is: 14,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.16 : 25,159.61 = 9,749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.16/25,159.61 = 9,749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.16x = 25,159.61 × 9,749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.16x = 245,292,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,292,730.03/16,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.23

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