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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.63, 25,144.91 and 9,375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.63, 25,144.91 and 9,375.87 is: 14,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.63 : 25,144.91 = 9,375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.63/25,144.91 = 9,375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.63x = 25,144.91 × 9,375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.63x = 235,755,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,755,360.44/16,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.63

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