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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.89, 25,147.94 and 9,373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.89, 25,147.94 and 9,373.29 is: 14,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.89 : 25,147.94 = 9,373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.89/25,147.94 = 9,373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.89x = 25,147.94 × 9,373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.89x = 235,718,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,718,887.66/16,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.89

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