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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.41, 25,188.55 and 9,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.41, 25,188.55 and 9,003.41 is: 13,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.41 : 25,188.55 = 9,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.41/25,188.55 = 9,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.41x = 25,188.55 × 9,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.41x = 226,782,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,782,842.96/16,779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.54

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