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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.20, 25,113.72 and 9,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.20, 25,113.72 and 9,730.68 is: 14,573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.20 : 25,113.72 = 9,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.20/25,113.72 = 9,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.20x = 25,113.72 × 9,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.20x = 244,373,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,373,572.93/16,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.63

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