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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.92, 25,171.32 and 9,387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.92, 25,171.32 and 9,387.74 is: 14,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.92 : 25,171.32 = 9,387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.92/25,171.32 = 9,387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.92x = 25,171.32 × 9,387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.92x = 236,301,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,301,807.62/16,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.93

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