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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,781.66, 25,191.93 and 9,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,781.66, 25,191.93 and 9,005.66 is: 13,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,781.66 : 25,191.93 = 9,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,781.66/25,191.93 = 9,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,781.66x = 25,191.93 × 9,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,781.66x = 226,869,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,869,956.32/16,781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.92

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