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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.26, 25,191.60 and 9,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.26, 25,191.60 and 9,786.28 is: 14,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.26 : 25,191.60 = 9,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.26/25,191.60 = 9,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.26x = 25,191.60 × 9,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.26x = 246,532,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,532,051.25/16,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.17

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