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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.24, 25,152.28 and 9,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.24, 25,152.28 and 9,849 is: 14,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.24 : 25,152.28 = 9,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.24/25,152.28 = 9,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.24x = 25,152.28 × 9,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.24x = 247,724,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,724,805.72/16,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.22

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