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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.32, 25,153.92 and 9,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.32, 25,153.92 and 9,863.04 is: 14,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.32 : 25,153.92 = 9,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.32/25,153.92 = 9,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.32x = 25,153.92 × 9,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.32x = 248,094,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094,119.12/16,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.26

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