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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.40, 25,182.30 and 9,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.40, 25,182.30 and 9,853.80 is: 14,791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.40 : 25,182.30 = 9,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.40/25,182.30 = 9,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.40x = 25,182.30 × 9,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.40x = 248,141,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,141,347.74/16,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.98

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