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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.77, 25,177.33 and 9,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.77, 25,177.33 and 9,761.30 is: 14,641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.77 : 25,177.33 = 9,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.77/25,177.33 = 9,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.77x = 25,177.33 × 9,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.77x = 245,763,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,763,471.33/16,785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.18

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