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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.39, 25,148.69 and 9,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.39, 25,148.69 and 9,373.79 is: 14,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.39 : 25,148.69 = 9,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.39/25,148.69 = 9,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.39x = 25,148.69 × 9,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.39x = 235,738,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,738,491.97/16,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.64

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