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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.92, 25,169.82 and 9,386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.92, 25,169.82 and 9,386.74 is: 14,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.92 : 25,169.82 = 9,386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.92/25,169.82 = 9,386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.92x = 25,169.82 × 9,386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.92x = 236,262,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,262,556.19/16,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.43

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