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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.84, 25,179.39 and 9,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.84, 25,179.39 and 9,774.18 is: 14,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.84 : 25,179.39 = 9,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.84/25,179.39 = 9,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.84x = 25,179.39 × 9,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.84x = 246,107,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,107,890.15/16,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.40

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