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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.92, 25,168.32 and 9,385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.92, 25,168.32 and 9,385.74 is: 14,081.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.92 : 25,168.32 = 9,385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.92/25,168.32 = 9,385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.92x = 25,168.32 × 9,385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.92x = 236,223,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,223,307.76/16,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,081.93

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