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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.56, 25,146.30 and 9,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.56, 25,146.30 and 9,386.92 is: 14,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.56 : 25,146.30 = 9,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.56/25,146.30 = 9,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.56x = 25,146.30 × 9,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.56x = 236,046,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,046,306.40/16,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.20

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