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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.78, 25,189.11 and 9,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.78, 25,189.11 and 9,003.78 is: 13,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.78 : 25,189.11 = 9,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.78/25,189.11 = 9,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.78x = 25,189.11 × 9,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.78x = 226,797,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,797,204.84/16,779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.10

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