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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.64, 25,149.06 and 9,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.64, 25,149.06 and 9,374.04 is: 14,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.64 : 25,149.06 = 9,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.64/25,149.06 = 9,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.64x = 25,149.06 × 9,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.64x = 235,748,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,748,294.40/16,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.01

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