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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.48, 25,162.38 and 9,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.48, 25,162.38 and 9,392.04 is: 14,081.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.48 : 25,162.38 = 9,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.48/25,162.38 = 9,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.48x = 25,162.38 × 9,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.48x = 236,326,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,326,079.46/16,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,081.71

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