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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.09, 25,179.76 and 9,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.09, 25,179.76 and 9,774.43 is: 14,656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.09 : 25,179.76 = 9,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.09/25,179.76 = 9,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.09x = 25,179.76 × 9,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.09x = 246,117,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,117,801.54/16,792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.77

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