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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.48, 25,169.86 and 9,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.48, 25,169.86 and 9,397.04 is: 14,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.48 : 25,169.86 = 9,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.48/25,169.86 = 9,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.48x = 25,169.86 × 9,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.48x = 236,522,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,522,181.21/16,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.20

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