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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.26, 25,184.10 and 9,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.26, 25,184.10 and 9,781.28 is: 14,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.26 : 25,184.10 = 9,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.26/25,184.10 = 9,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.26x = 25,184.10 × 9,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.26x = 246,332,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,332,733.65/16,794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.67

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