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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.53, 25,141.68 and 9,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.53, 25,141.68 and 9,748.58 is: 14,618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.53 : 25,141.68 = 9,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.53/25,141.68 = 9,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.53x = 25,141.68 × 9,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.53x = 245,095,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,095,553.11/16,766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.15

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